What Southern University and A & M costs
Southern University and A & M College charges $9,922 a year in published tuition and fees for Louisiana residents, about $4,961 a semester, and $17,272 a year for students from other states, about $8,636 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $26,341 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,701 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Southern University and A & M
For fall 2024, Southern University and A & M College received 24,340 applications and admitted 8,547 students, and 1,715 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 790 and 1020.
What Southern University and A & M students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Southern University and A & M College (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 111 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 82 |
| Business Administration and Management | 56 |
| Psychology | 42 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 39 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 37 |
| Mass Communication / Media Studies | 35 |
| Therapeutic Recreation / Recreational Therapy | 30 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Southern University and A & M
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana: about 8 miles away
- Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana: about 43 miles away
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana: about 54 miles away
Colleges like Southern University and A & M
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas: 5,643 undergraduates
- University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana: 5,022 undergraduates
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas: 4,949 undergraduates
- Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana: 4,737 undergraduates
- The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas: 7,440 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Southern University and A & M College's acceptance rate? 35.1% for fall 2024: 8,547 of 24,340 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Southern University and A & M College? $9,922 a year for in-state students and $17,272 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Southern University and A & M College? About 5,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Southern University and A & M College students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 790–1020.
What is the campus setting at Southern University and A & M College? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Southern University and A & M College (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Southern University and A & M College
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
