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Southern University and A & M College
Southern University Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
Visit websiteKnown for health sciences
Southern University and A & M College is a public institution in Baton Rouge with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 938, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5.3K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
28% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,371 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,740.
Established
1880
Type
Public flagship land-grant historically black land-grant university
Division
Division I
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50%Acceptance
938SAT Avg
5,323Students
21:1Student:Faculty
28%Grad Rate
$43,371Earnings 10yr
$19,740Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate49.9%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 938
Reading & WritingMid: 473
418510
MathMid: 455
380490
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 17
1519
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$9,940
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,198
Room & Board$9,366
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$26,076
Average Net Price$19,740
Median Debt at Graduation$29,251
Monthly Payment (10yr)$310
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$18,473
$30–48K$19,314
$48–75K$21,614
$75–110K$23,583
$110K+$23,940
Programs (66)
Student Body
Undergrads
5,323
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
65%
Race & Ethnicity
White 1%
Black 95%
Hispanic 1%
Two+ 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate28.4%
Freshman Retention60.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$33,033
8 Years$38,628
10 Years$43,371
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$35,100
Men
$45,300
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Source: Wikipedia