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 for out-of-state students.

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.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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 6,145, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 43%. The university offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 28%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for students are $4,973.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

43% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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

60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

28% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 16-20

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 850-1043

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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Students enrolled

72%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

Black

91%

White

Unknown

Two or more races

Hispanic

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

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

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,300
On-campus room and board	$9,430
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 cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$19,678	$19,678
Off-campus without family	$21,201	$21,201
Off-campus with family	$10,244	$10,244

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agriculture, General
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Environmental Toxicology
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Finance, General
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
6	Education
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
7	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
8	Engineering
	Engineering, General
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
10	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Nursing Practice
	Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
	Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
	Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
12	History
	History, General
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, Other
14	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
15	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Urban Forestry
16	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
17	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Counseling Psychology
18	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Public Policy Analysis
	Public Administration
19	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
20	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	Social Sciences, General
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music Performance, General

Southern University and A&M College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other public schools for out-of-state students.

About Southern University and A&M College

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a competitive acceptance rate. This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.