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Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA · City · 5,519 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$20,077
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
28%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$43,371
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
35%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge is a distinguished historically Black university and the flagship institution of the only HBCU system in the nation. It is widely recognized for strong academic programs in nursing, engineering, agricultural sciences, and business, which prepare students for high-demand careers through hands-on learning and research. Campus culture is vibrant and rich in tradition, famously energized by the world-renowned "Human Jukebox" marching band and spirited Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) athletic events. A distinctive characteristic of Southern is its enduring 1890 land-grant mission, which drives impactful community engagement and agricultural outreach across Louisiana.

Location
Baton Rouge, LA, 70813 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
67 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$9,922$17,272
Housing & food (on campus)$8,018$8,018
Books & supplies$1,300$1,300
Cost of attendance$26,341$33,691 est.
Average net price$20,077Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$17,272
In-state: $9,922
Housing & food (on campus)$8,018
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$33,691 est.
In-state: $26,341
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $20,077
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$19,047
$30–48k
$19,395
$48–75k
$22,288
$75–110k
$25,292
$110k+
$26,069
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
28%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
10%
Back for yr 2
60%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
34% graduated · 17% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 46% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$33,033
10 yrs after entry$43,371
Debt
Median at graduation$29,251
Monthly payment$310
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$31k
90th percentile$44,725
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
35%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
942
R 410–530 · M 380–490
ACT midpoint
17
Comp 15–19 · E 14–20 · M 15–18
SAT middle 50%: 790–1020
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Student Body
Gender
Men 33%Women 67%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
21 : 1
Pell grant
68%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$23,466
Independent
14%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Hispanic
1%
Black
94%
Two or more
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$33,033
After 10 yrs
$43,371
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing80
Criminal Justice and Corrections75
Communication and Media Studies42
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other40
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions40
Psychology, General37
Business Administration, Management and Operations30
Agriculture, General28
Mechanical Engineering19
Biology, General19
Social Work18
Computer Science16
Political Science and Government16
Sociology16
Marketing15
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General14
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$13M
Full-time faculty
99%
Faculty salary
$7,735/mo
Teaching spend
$5,687
per student
Federal loans
72%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R2 — high research
$14M research spending · 36 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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