Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA • publicDI | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 7,305 • Total: 9,246
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
P.O. Box 9374, Harding Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 2,409 (33.0%) • Female: 4,896 (67.0%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 28 0.4%
Black/African American 6,746 92.3%
Hispanic/Latino 83 1.1%
White 132 1.8%
Two or More Races 121 1.7%
International 20 0.3%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
49.9%
6,095 admitted from 12,221 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 418-510
Math: 380-490
Total: 798-1000
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
15-19
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$40
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
28.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
9.8%
Freshman Retention Rate
60.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
24.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$16,741
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$16,741
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $4,973
Out-of-state: $4,973
Room & Board
$1,300
Books & Supplies
$10,468
Students Receiving Pell Grants
76%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Bowling Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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