Southern University and A & M College: Review & Facts

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Southern University and A & M College is a medium four-year, public school with 8,230 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1880 and is one of the 16 schools located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Southern University and A & M College is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

At Southern University and A & M College you can receive your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
45
Southern University and A & M College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 45 majors. The most popular concentrations are Law, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Southern University and A & M College student retention rate is low at 59% (below Louisiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
59%
Bad
The graduation rate at Southern University and A & M College is low - 33%.

Student to faculty ratio at Southern University and A & M College is reasonably decent: 18:1. Learn more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low, around $5,000 annually. The additional fees at Southern University and A & M College beyond tuition are approximately $12,300, which comes to a total of $17,300 per academic year.

Read the details about Southern University and A & M College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
54%
Doable
According to recent data, 10,609 applications were submitted and 5,718 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.

The school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Southern University and A & M College in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,600
Medium
Southern University and A & M College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southern University and A & M College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Southern University and A & M College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 4,000 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- roughly $5,600 per academic year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Southern University and A & M College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Southern University and A & M College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southern University and A & M College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Southern University and A & M College
P.O. Box 9374, Harding Blvd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
70813, USA
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