Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport
Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Shreveport, LA. It offers 2 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1982 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport is Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor and the 2025 tuition and fees is $11,650. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor programs ($6,258). The length of the program is 20 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 5 months.
The following table shows the 3 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $11,650 | $250 | 20 Hours | 5 Months | $6,258 |
| 2 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $6,900 | - | 7 Hours | 1 Months | $6,258 |
| 3 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $4,900 | - | 136 Hours | 3 Months | $6,258 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 191 students attended Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 17 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 2 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 26 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport is 73%.
| Student Population | 191 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 73% |
| Number of Faculty | 19 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport is $11,650
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
81% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,814 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $11,650 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $250 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $5,875 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $3,165 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,814 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport offers 2 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 345 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 128 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 217 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 345 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 345 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 128 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 217 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 128 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 128 |
| Total | 128 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 217 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 217 |
| Total | 217 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 191 students have enrolled into Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport. By gender, 134 male and 57 female students are attending the school.
There are 17 White (8.90%), 164 Black/African American (85.86%), 4 Hispanic (2.09%), and 9 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 191 | 134 | 57 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 164 | 113 | 51 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 17 | 13 | 4 |
| Two More | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 3523 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA
- 318-636-6300
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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