Louisiana · Baton Rouge
Southern University and A & M College
The flagship of the Southern University System in Baton Rouge, founded in 1880; a public 1890 land-grant HBCU and one of the largest historically Black institutions in the country.
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
5,519
Admission rate
35%
Retention (first-year)
60%
Completion (150% of time)
27%
Pell recipients
68%
Black undergraduate share
94%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
94%
Hispanic
1%
White
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
Nonresident
0%
Unknown
1%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$9,922
Tuition, out-of-state
$17,272
Median federal loan debt
$15,455
Federal loan recipients
72%
Pell recipients
68%
Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.
Outcomes
Earnings, retention, and completion
Median earnings, 6 years
$33,033
Median earnings, 10 years
$43,371
Median debt
$15,455
Retention
60%
Completion
27%
Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.
Institution
Campus and classification
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Campus setting
City: midsize
Carnegie basic
Doctoral universities: high research activity
Undergraduate profile
Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
Size and setting
Medium four-year, highly residential
Average faculty salary
$7,735 monthly
Full-time faculty share
99%
DOE unit ID
160621
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
Test scores
SAT and ACT
SAT (average)
942
ACT composite (25th–75th)
15–19
Middle 50% of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Many HBCUs are test-optional or test-flexible; confirm the current policy at admissions.
58 programs
Academic programs
Bachelor · 31
- Accounting and Related Services
- Agriculture, General
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- English Language and Literature, General
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Forestry
- History
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master · 17
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Engineering, General
- Forestry
- Mathematics
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Public Administration
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Social Sciences, General
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Doctoral · 5
- Forestry
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Public Policy Analysis
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
First professional · 2
- Law
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Graduate certificate · 3
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.