Southern University and A & M College
Southern University Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known 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.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History At the 1879 Louisiana State Constitutional Convention, African-American political leaders P.
- •In 1880, the Louisiana General Assembly chartered what was then called Southern University for Colored Students in New Orleans.
- •Southern opened its doors on March 7, 1881 with 12 students.
- •It established an Agricultural and Mechanical department.
- •The Southern University Laboratory School System began operating in 1922.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 938
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
30.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-0.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,455
Programs (66)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
60%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
39
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from LA state average + city premium