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Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LAPublicCity Setting
Selective • 35% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Southern University and A & M College is a public institution located in the city setting of Baton Rouge, LA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 35%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
35% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading410 - 530
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math380 - 490
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 19
1typical 50% range36
35%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences23% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,049
Earnings 5yr: $120,958
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,969
Earnings 5yr: $88,564
Debt: $29,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,838
Earnings 5yr: $81,687
Debt: $39,678
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,081
Earnings 5yr: $69,272
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,016
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $32,162
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,462
Earnings 5yr: $74,244
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,924
Earnings 5yr: $57,835
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,951
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,111
Earnings 5yr: $44,317
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,097
Earnings 5yr: $24,990
Debt: $29,750
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,482
Earnings 5yr: $66,719
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,159
Earnings 5yr: $53,349
Debt: $30,750
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,217
Earnings 5yr: $44,421
Debt: $32,634
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,611
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $37,250
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,616
Earnings 5yr: $38,700
Debt: $43,250
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,918
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,609
Earnings 5yr: $40,654
Debt: $31,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,716
Earnings 5yr: $51,573
Debt: $31,000
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,596
Earnings 5yr: $42,923
Debt: $39,100
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,264
Earnings 5yr: $39,279
Debt: $31,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$20,077
In-State Tuition$9,922
Out-of-State Tuition$17,272
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
68%
Pell Grants
72%
Take Loans
53%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$33,033
+31% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,371
Completion Signals
27%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
60%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,455
Est. Monthly Payment
$167/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
33%
Men67%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 33% men and 67% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$33,137
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