Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 5,519 |
| Acceptance rate | 54% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 820–1000 · 17% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 15–19 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 28% |
| First-year retention | 60% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 21:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $26,341 in-state · $33,691 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $30 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Criminal justice & security, Engineering, Social sciences.
Strongest majors at Southern University
- Mechanical engineering at Southern University: #242 of 332 schools, score 35/100, about 19 graduates a year
- Engineering (all) at Southern University: #366 of 434 schools, score 33/100, about 44 graduates a year
- Public policy & social work at Southern University: #350 of 406 schools, score 37/100, about 18 graduates a year
- Sociology & anthropology at Southern University: #508 of 580 schools, score 31/100, about 16 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Southern University: #523 of 592 schools, score 36/100, about 42 graduates a year
- Nursing at Southern University: #349 of 388 schools, score 41/100, about 80 graduates a year
- Political science & IR at Southern University: #630 of 687 schools, score 26/100, about 16 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at Southern University: #499 of 543 schools, score 38/100, about 126 graduates a year
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