Southern University and A & M College
Southern University and A & M College is a 4-year public Historically Black College and University in Baton Rouge and the flagship institution of the Southern University System. A member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, SUBR is Louisiana’s largest HBCU. Southern is home to six colleges conferring undergraduate degrees and the university makes its Criminal Justice, General Studies, Psychology, and Interdisciplinary Studies programs available entirely online. For musically-inclined students, Southern’s marching band is known as The Human Jukebox and participates in numerous prestigious events including the Tournament of Roses parade.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
83%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 999
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
6,917
Total Number of Undergrads
6,145
Classroom Sizes
0
100
9%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
30%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,842
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $17,192
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$9,366
|
| Books and Supplies | $1300
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
85%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
64%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,039
64%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,531
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,882
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
88%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,274
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$296
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
66
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
31%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Jaguars
School Colors
columbia blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Baton Rouge
Houston
Dallas
New Orleans
Atlanta
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
38%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,600
What Students Are Saying
3.47
Average Rating
southern university is a great school. on a scale of one to ten i give them a eight. southern is helping pave the way for me to have a successful future.
Jacynthia from Austin, TX
Southern University A&M College is the top Historical Black College and University located in Baton Rouge, Louisianna. My University obtains the number one nursing school in the state of Louisianna, has a premire Engerneering program, and also produces the most lawyers in state from its thriving Law program. Not only is Southern University reigning in academics, but student intercation and social activities on campus is another reason why my university is the number one choice.
CM from Mobile, AL
AWESOME! SPECTACULAR! HISTORIC!
Jaci from McDonough, GA
Southern University is outstanding. Its academic history an current academic status is one of the best in America for HBCUs. Also the new renovation to the campus is very welcoming to the oncoming freshmen.
Kaylyn from Leesville, LA
Southern University is a program in which you feel free and able to achieve everything you want. This University offers a lot of courses in which you can develop your skills. If you wanna succeed in life and be a productive person attend Southern University.
Jose from Puerto Rico
Go to this HBCU. Learn to love this school. Southern University will change your life.
Sydni - Baker, LA
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