Southern University and A & M College
A good fit for in-state Louisiana residents and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; median debt is moderately high. 68% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Southern University and A & M College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with approximately 5,519 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 35% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $20,077 per year. The graduation rate is 27%, and the typical graduate earns $39,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 28% graduation rate and 60% freshman retention rate suggest that most students who start don't finish, which is a serious concern worth discussing before committing. On the positive side, it's an HBCU with a real sense of community and history, and median debt at graduation is a relatively manageable $15,455. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, strong support systems in place, and a specific program that draws you here — but go in with eyes open about the completion challenges.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 80 | $86,838 | $88,910 | −$2,072 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 75 | $49,609 | $55,378 | −$5,769 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 42 | $48,264 | $56,359 | −$8,095 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 40 | $50,616 | $55,693 | −$5,077 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 40 | $41,311 | $55,792 | −$14,481 |
| Psychology, General | 37 | $41,901 | $50,706 | −$8,805 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 30 | $48,716 | $68,257 | −$19,541 |
| Biology, General | 19 | $44,880 | $57,214 | −$12,334 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 19 | $92,969 | $92,135 | +$834 |
| Social Work | 18 | $52,217 | $51,790 | +$427 |
| Sociology | 16 | $43,844 | $52,657 | −$8,813 |
| Computer Science | 16 | $58,951 | $107,009 | −$48,058 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,519 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Southern University and A & M College
P.O. Box 9374, Harding Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Southern University and A & M College?
Southern University and A & M College has an acceptance rate of 35%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Southern University and A & M College hard to get into?
Southern University and A & M College is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 35%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does Southern University and A & M College cost?
The average net price at Southern University and A & M College is about $20,077 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Southern University and A & M College?
Southern University and A & M College has a graduation rate of 27%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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