Southern University and A & M College Acceptance Rate &
Southern University and A & M College is a public research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving roughly 5,519 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 35.12% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,371 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,922
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,077 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 35.12% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,519 90.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.09%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 39.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 11.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 99.1%
- Average SAT Score: 942
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,785
- Applicants (IPEDS): 12,221
- Room & Board: $8,018 annual estimate
Southern University and A & M College: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern University and A & M College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern University and A & M College?
Southern University and A & M College is located in Baton Rouge, LA (ZIP 70813).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Southern University and A & M College public or private?
Southern University and A & M College is a Public institution.
How much does Southern University and A & M College cost?
Published tuition: $9,922 in-state, $17,272 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $20,077.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,047 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,395 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,288 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,292 |
| $110,001+ | $26,069 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $39,688.
How hard is it to get into Southern University and A & M College?
Admission rate: 35.12%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 942 and midpoint ACT 17.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Southern University and A & M College?
Total enrollment: 5,519 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,785 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,414 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern University and A & M College?
150%-time completion rate: 27.09%.
First-year retention: 60.3%.
What do graduates of Southern University and A & M College earn?
Median earnings: $33,033 six years after entry; $43,371 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $29,251.
68.14% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern University and A & M College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Law (247 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (122 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (113 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (111 completions)
- Computer Science (96 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (44 completions)
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist (44 completions)
- Psychology, General (42 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (39 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (35 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern University and A & M College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 35.12%; completion rate 27.09%; median earnings $43,371 at 10 years; net price $20,077. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,922
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern University and A & M College was $9,922.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,077
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern University and A & M College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,077.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$80,308 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,077 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$39,688 4-Year In-State Tuition
$69,088 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,018 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,240 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$76,960 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern University and A & M College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
68.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southern University and A & M College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southern University and A & M College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,630 | $8,274 | $11,312 |
| 2014 | $6,630 | $8,274 | $12,106 |
| 2015 | $7,346 | $17,696 | $12,666 |
| 2016 | $9,332 | $19,332 | $13,118 |
| 2017 | $8,666 | $18,080 | $14,259 |
| 2018 | $9,122 | $16,472 | $16,579 |
| 2019 | $9,141 | $16,491 | $16,312 |
| 2020 | $9,340 | $16,720 | $17,104 |
| 2021 | $9,842 | $17,192 | $16,991 |
| 2022 | $9,940 | $17,198 | $17,701 |
| 2023 | $9,940 | $17,198 | $19,740 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
35.12% Acceptance Rate
12,221 Total Applicants
6,095 Students Admitted
1,711 First-Time Students Enrolled
28.07% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 942
ACT Average: 17
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southern University and A & M College reported total enrollment of about 5,519 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (94.2%), Two or More Races (1.7%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (1.5%). About 68.14% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern University and A & M College in 2024 is 5,519 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,785 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,414 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 94.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.02% 100% Completion Time
27.09% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.02% of students graduating from Southern University and A & M College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Law: 35% male / 65% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 39% male / 61% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 28% male / 72% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southern University and A & M College.
Return on Investment
$29,251 Median Student Debt
$43,371 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
67.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
440.06% Return on Investment
6.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern University and A & M College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Law: 247 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 122 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 113 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 111 completions
5. Computer Science: 96 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 44 completions
7. Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist: 44 completions
8. Psychology, General: 42 completions
9. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 39 completions
Most popular programs at Southern University and A & M College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern University and A & M College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern University and A & M College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 99.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,735
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,687
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern University and A & M College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, LA, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Law, Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. Enrollment is approximately 5,519 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (94.2%), Two or More Races (1.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (1.5%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 35.12%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 942. The 150%-time completion rate is 27.09%. Approximately 68.14% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.09% graduation rate at Southern University and A & M College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern University and A & M College located?
Southern University and A & M College is located in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is Southern University and A & M College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southern University and A & M College is 35.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 12,221 applicants and 6,095 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southern University and A & M College cost?
Reported tuition is $9,922 and average net price is $20,077 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,018 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southern University and A & M College?
Southern University and A & M College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,785 students, Black or African American (94.2%), Two or More Races (1.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southern University and A & M College?
About 39.7% of students at Southern University and A & M College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Southern University and A & M College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Southern University and A & M College reports midpoint SAT about 942 and midpoint ACT about 17.
What do graduates of Southern University and A & M College earn?
Median earnings are $33,033 six years after entry and $43,371 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern University and A & M College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 27.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern University and A & M College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $29,251.
Is Southern University and A & M College public or private?
Southern University and A & M College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, LA.
Is Southern University and A & M College an HBCU?
Yes. Southern University and A & M College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Southern University and A & M College a tribal college?
No. Southern University and A & M College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Louisiana college costs
- Louisiana colleges by ROI
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Louisiana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.