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About

About Southern University and A & M College

hbcudoctoral research universitynursing and engineering focusbaton rouge louisianapublic institution

Southern University and A & M College is a public research university in Baton Rouge, LA, known for its HBCU designation, nursing and engineering focus, and baton rouge louisiana. With an acceptance rate of 54%, Southern is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 1,678 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 820–1000 on the SAT and 15–19 on the ACT. Southern offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $6,782 per year; the sticker price of $31,833 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Southern University and A & M College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

54%
Overall Accept Rate
910
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 820 – 1000

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ACTScore range: 15 – 19

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Southern University and A & M College

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Test Score Strategy
Southern University requires test scores, so request your official ACT or SAT reports sent directly to the school early in the process to avoid processing delays that could hold up your application review.
Essay Strategy
Southern University is part of the largest HBCU system in the country, so use your application materials to speak directly to why you want to be part of that legacy and how the Southern University community connects to your personal or academic goals.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Southern University and A & M College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$32k/yr$19.0k
30k-48k~$32k/yr$19.4k
48k-75k~$32k/yr$22.3k
75k-110k~$32k/yr$25.3k
110k+~$32k/yr$26.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

28%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$33k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
5,458
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

94%Black / African American
2%Two or More Races
2%Unknown / Unreported
1%Hispanic
1%White
0%International
0%Asian
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender33% Men · 67% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status100% Citizens and Immigrants · 0% International
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