Southern University and A & M College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	4,600
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	59%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Southern A&M is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Southern University and A & M College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Southern A&M is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 67% at Southern A&M suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

58.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,842

Cost of attendance at Southern University and A & M College in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,192

Cost of attendance at Southern University and A & M College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Southern University and A & M College received on average $7,726 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,726

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,016	80%	$6,121	$6,218,668
Other Federal Grant	1,017	80%	$6,201	$6,306,168
State Grant/Scholarships	203	16%	$4,610	$935,837
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	387	30%	$4,045	$1,565,283
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,140	89%	$7,726	$8,807,288

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southern University and A & M College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southern University and A & M College students is 32.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.0%.

32.0%

African American 31.7% 349 students
white 35.7% 5 students
hispanic 50.0% 4 students
International Students 70.0% 7 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southwestern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Southern University and A & M College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southern University and A & M College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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