Southern University and A & M College, LA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
3rd Floor, J.S. Clark Adm. Building, P.O. Box 9374, Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-4500
Southern University and A & M College Rankings
Affordability70
Selectivity11
Retention15
Graduation1
Earnings16
Diversity6
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southern University and A & M College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education1%
Engineering6%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs23%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting10%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Southern University and A & M College
37%
Admission Rate
500
Median SAT Math
510
Median SAT Reading
19
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–530
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–560
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–21
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Southern University and A & M College
$9K
In-State Tuition
$16K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southern University and A & M College
78%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
53%
Repayment Rate
$322
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 60% | 67% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 13% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 9% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $45K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 58% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 53% | 51% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 53% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 55% | 51% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southern University and A & M College
64%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
28%
Withdrawal Rate
30%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 9% | 34% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 30% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 38% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 31% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 9% | 45% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% | 42% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 13% | 41% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 27% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southern University and A & M College
93%
Employment Rate
$27K
Median Salary
$17K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $27K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $27K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $31K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southern University and A & M College
5,612
Undergraduates
79%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
855
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 93% | 48% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 56% | 54% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 11% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Southern University and A & M College, LA
Southern University Law Center
0 miles, W
Camelot College
6 miles, SE
Baton Rouge Community College
6 miles, SE