# Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/southern-university-and-a-and-m-college

Southern University and A & M College is a public college in Baton Rouge, LA with 5,519 undergraduates. It admits 35% of applicants, and admitted students average 942 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,631 per year ($18,614 for families earning under $30,000). 28% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,186 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 35% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 12,221 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 6,095 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 410–530 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 380–490 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 15–19 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $26,742 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $18,631 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $18,614 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $16,350 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $18,195 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $23,454 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $26,328 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 5,519 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 28% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $47,186 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $28,750 (FY2024) |

## What Southern University and A & M College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Required
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Southern University and A & M College's acceptance rate?**

Southern University and A & M College admits 35% of applicants, which makes it selective.

**What SAT score do you need for Southern University and A & M College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 410–530 on SAT Reading and Writing and 380–490 on SAT Math; the average total is 942.

**What ACT score do you need for Southern University and A & M College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–19.

**Is Southern University and A & M College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Southern University and A & M College?**

In Fall 2023, 12,221 students applied to Southern University and A & M College and 6,095 were admitted; 1,711 enrolled.

**Does Southern University and A & M College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Southern University and A & M College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Southern University and A & M College require an essay?**

Southern University and A & M College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Southern University and A & M College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $26,742 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,631.

**What is Southern University and A & M College's graduation rate?**

28% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 160621. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology