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Southern University and A & M College

Public, 4-year

P.O. Box 9374, Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70813

(225) 771-4500

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Quick Facts

648

Total Enrollment

50%

Acceptance Rate

28%

Graduation Rate

$33,033

Median Earnings (6yr)

$9,940

In-State Tuition

$19,740

Avg Net Price

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

938

Avg SAT Score

About Southern University and A & M College

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Size 5,000 - 9,999
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address P.O. Box 9374, Harding Blvd
City Baton Rouge, LA
ZIP Code 70813
County East Baton Rouge Parish

Special Designations

HBCU Land Grant

President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Dennis Shields (President/Chancellor)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Health Professions 21%
Protective Services 13%
Business 12%
Engineering 7%
Communication 7%
Psychology 6%
Social Sciences 5%
Biology 3%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 648

Student Demographics

Female 68%
Male 32%

Race/Ethnicity

White 0.8%
Black 94.7%
Hispanic 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 1.5%
Non-Resident Alien 0.3%
Unknown 1.5%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 8.3%
Part-Time Students 10.9%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 418 460 510
SAT Math 380 430 490
ACT Composite 15 17 19

Tuition & Financial Aid

$9,940

In-State Tuition

$17,198

Out-of-State Tuition

$26,076

Total Cost of Attendance

$19,740

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 65%
Students with Federal Loans 70%
Students Receiving Any Aid 65%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $29,251
Median Total Debt $15,455
90th Percentile Debt $44,725
3-Year Repayment Rate 53%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $18,473
$30,001 - $48,000 $19,314
$48,001 - $75,000 $21,614
$75,001 - $110,000 $23,583
$110,001+ $23,940

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$33,033

6 Years After

$38,628

8 Years After

$43,371

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $17,611  |  75th percentile: $50,784

Earnings by Family Income Background

$30,656

Low Income

$35,962

Middle Income

$41,052

High Income

Student Outcomes

60%

Full-Time Retention

17%

Part-Time Retention

28%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$7,535

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$5,475

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (225) 771-4500

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Admissions: Apply Now

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