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Southern University & A&M College
Southern University & A&M College
BATON ROUGE, LA . 4 Year 3.7
#2019 in Best Colleges in America
PO BOX 9374 HARDING BLVD BATON ROUGE, LA 70813

Overview

Southern University & A&M College, established in 1880 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a public HBCU (Historically Black College and University) and the flagship of the Southern University System. It offers over 100 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in fields like business, engineering, and the arts. Known for its vibrant culture, the university prioritizes academic excellence, leadership, and community service.

Rankings

  • 32

    #32 in Best Greek Life Colleges in America

  • 2019

    #2019 in Best Colleges in America

  • 52

    #52 in Top Party Schools in America

  • Best Greek Life Colleges in America 32 of 689
  • Top Party Schools in America 52 of 1,512
  • Most Liberal Colleges in America 100 of 100

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B Value
  • B Diversity
  • C Campus
  • B+Athletics
  • A+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • C+Location
  • CDorms
  • ACampus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • CSafety

Majors

  • Nursing
    119 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    70 Graduates
  • Business
    55 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    42 Graduates
  • Psychology
    33 Graduates
  • Accounting
    30 Graduates
  • Communications
    29 Graduates
  • Health Professions
    28 Graduates
  • Marketing
    27 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    27 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 59%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $25
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    840-1040
  • ACT Range
    15-19
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,726
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    32%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    5,050 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,510
  • Undergrads Over 25
    10%
  • Pell Grant
    80%
  • Varsity Athletes
    7%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Southwestern Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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