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Southern University and A&M College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Baton Rouge, LA

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$4,973

Avg tuition

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About Southern University and A&M College

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Southern University and A&M College is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,837, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The university offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 32%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for students are $4,973.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

59% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

32% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-19

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 840-1015

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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8k

Students enrolled

55%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Black

86%

White

6%

Unknown

3%

Asian

2%

Hispanic

1%

Two or more races

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

65%

Socio-economic diversity

80% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

7

Total Online Enrollment

4,544

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

88% On-campus

12% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 10% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 25% online

Master's Check Bold 19% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $4,973 $4,973
Graduate $5,336 $5,336

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,300
On-campus room and board $9,366
On-campus other expenses $3,975
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,996
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,932
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,971

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $19,614 $19,614
Off-campus without family $21,201 $21,201
Off-campus with family $10,244 $10,244

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

80%

State Grant Aid

16%

Institution Grant Aid

30%

Pell Grant

80%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,201
State Grant Aid $4,610
Institution Grant Aid $4,045
Pell Grant Aid $5,922

Financial Outlook

$29k

Average student debt after graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

10

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

11

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

12

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

15

History

BA

MA

DOC

16

History

BA

MA

DOC

17

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

18

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

19

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

20

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

21

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

22

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

23

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

24

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

25

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

26

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

27

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.