Nichole Walker, Director of Admissions | LinkedIn
Nichole Walker, Director of Admissions | LinkedIn
Of the 11 institutions in the county, four provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Digital Media Institute, Bos-Man's Barber College and Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
At least 2,184 people applied to Caddo Parish colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 14,366 students enrolled in the universities, including 7,085 in undergraduate and 7,281 in graduate programs. In total 5.4% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of Black or African American (60.3%) and white (29.4%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Louisiana State University-Shreveport stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 8,721 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary College of Louisiana | 1,139 | 729 | 556 |
| Ayers Career College | -- | -- | 128 |
| Digital Media Institute | 70 | 30 | 28 |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | 974 | 867 | 8,721 |
| Bos-Man's Barber College | 1 | 1 | 33 |
| Southern University at Shreveport | -- | -- | 3,154 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | -- | -- | 1,015 |
| Blalock's Professional Beauty College | -- | -- | 26 |
| Remington College-Shreveport Campus | -- | -- | 352 |
| Belbo Beauty Institute | -- | -- | 43 |
| Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport | -- | -- | 310 |
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