Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,178
Graduate Enrollment: 1,568
Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 58.88%
Male/Female: 36% / 64% (2017)
First generation college students: 39.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.4% (2012)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 47.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 33.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 22.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 1.2%
Black: 93.7%
Hispanic: 0.8%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.8%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Black: 93.7%
Hispanic: 0.8%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.8%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $24,045
In-State tuition: $9,842Out-of-State tuition: $17,192
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,366 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,975 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,996 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,975 (2022)
Average Family Income: $35,865 (2017)
Median Family Income: $23,466 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 62.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 68.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $29,251 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $310 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,865 |
| $30k-48k | $16,447 |
| $48k-75k | $19,302 |
| $75k-110k | $21,086 |
| $110k+ | $21,786 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 10%6-year graduation rate: 32%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $29,251 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,525 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 69.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 65.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 62.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 57.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 58.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,657 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $43,290 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 23 | $30,250 | $305 | $40,593 ($3,383) | |
| Master's Degree | Computer Science. | 23 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 12 | $28,250 | $281 | $42,712 ($3,559) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Forestry. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Forestry. | 6 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Forestry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 27 | $31,000 | $286 | $22,364 ($1,864) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 18 | $52,022 ($4,335) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Engineering, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 22 | $32,162 | $330 | $55,137 ($4,595) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 23 | $29,500 | $301 | $71,775 ($5,981) | $89,645 ($7,470) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 27 | $39,100 | $355 | $26,902 ($2,242) | $34,456 ($2,871) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 29 | $33,000 | $308 | $36,862 ($3,072) | $34,441 ($2,870) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 12 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Pharmacology and Toxicology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 46 | $43,250 | $388 | $34,904 ($2,909) | $30,886 ($2,574) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 47 | $35,000 | $329 | $24,180 ($2,015) | $33,765 ($2,814) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 14 | $766 | $44,963 ($3,747) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 88 | $31,000 | $288 | $30,211 ($2,518) | $34,246 ($2,854) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 35 | $412 | $35,184 ($2,932) | $42,846 ($3,571) | |
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 36 | $513 | $39,515 ($3,293) | $59,974 ($4,998) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 23 | $32,634 | $318 | $31,676 ($2,640) | $38,183 ($3,182) |
| Master's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 13 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 21 | $33,906 | $310 | $27,313 ($2,276) | $35,371 ($2,948) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 21 | $37,250 | $372 | ||
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 26 | $540 | $52,882 ($4,407) | $54,219 ($4,518) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 52 | $38,000 | $372 | $28,424 ($2,369) | $35,528 ($2,961) |
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 80 | $39,678 | $329 | $68,513 ($5,709) | $65,490 ($5,458) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 30 | $466 | $94,531 ($7,878) | $106,498 ($8,875) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 2 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 40 | $31,000 | $305 | $33,097 ($2,758) | $49,195 ($4,100) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 21 | $562 | $50,875 ($4,240) | $57,678 ($4,807) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 40 | $30,750 | $268 | $38,523 ($3,210) | $45,211 ($3,768) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 17 | $29,750 | $286 | $28,169 ($2,347) | $32,124 ($2,677) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 9 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,922Full time faculty: 94%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 20.0
School's endowment start of year: $10,021,552 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $11,997,893 (2022)