Southern University and A&M College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2186 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #615 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #560 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #2 of 4 | In Baton Rouge |
| #1290 of 3,887 | For Nuclear Physics |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 35%
- Undergraduates
- 6,043
- Graduates
- 1,409
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- subr.edu
Southern University and A&M College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southern University and A&M College has an acceptance rate of 35% and is among the top 9% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 35% | 30% | 38% |
| Applicants | 24,340 | 7,663 | 16,677 |
| Admissions | 8,547 | 2,292 | 6,255 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,674 | 549 | 1,125 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 41 | 15 | 26 |
3,466 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
379 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
207 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 790
or below
75% of them
had 1020
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern University and A&M College are 790-1020 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,081 or 63%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 19
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern University and A&M College are 15-19 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 7231 (87%) |
|---|---|
| White | 362 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 227 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 157 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 136 (2%) |
| Asian | 133 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 22 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,945
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,973 | $5,336 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,973 | $5,336 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,323 | $11,782 |
| Fee in-district | $4,949 | $5,402 |
| Fee in-state | $4,949 | $5,402 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,949 | $5,402 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,522 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,018 |
| Room charge | $5,610 |
| Meal charge | $3,566 |
Southern University and A&M College majors
Southern University and A&M College has granted 756 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, 274 master's across 13 programs, and 296 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern University and A&M College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 247 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 56 | 66 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 82 | 31 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 111 | ||
| Computer Science | 20 | 76 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 22 | 22 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 | 7 | |
| Psychology, General | 42 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 39 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 35 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 30 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 29 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 13 | 16 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | ||
| Social Work | 23 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | 6 | |
| Sociology, General | 22 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 21 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 19 | ||
| Accounting | 18 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | ||
| Public Administration | 16 | ||
| Finance, General | 14 | ||
| Urban Forestry | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Music Performance, General | 13 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 13 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | ||
| Engineering, General | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 6 | ||
| Environmental Toxicology | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, Other | 2 | ||
| Nursing Science | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 756 | 274 | 296 |
Southern University and A&M College has a graduation rate of 27%, which is among the 9% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 18% | 32% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern University and A&M College has published 2,669 scientific papers with 143,934 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 14 | 154 |
| 1994 | 16 | 225 |
| 1995 | 15 | 133 |
| 1996 | 33 | 160 |
| 1997 | 28 | 177 |
| 1998 | 34 | 185 |
| 1999 | 31 | 206 |
| 2000 | 35 | 249 |
| 2001 | 34 | 276 |
| 2002 | 47 | 261 |
| 2003 | 35 | 337 |
| 2004 | 42 | 354 |
| 2005 | 52 | 505 |
| 2006 | 59 | 639 |
| 2007 | 64 | 837 |
| 2008 | 64 | 1131 |
| 2009 | 95 | 1335 |
| 2010 | 96 | 1796 |
| 2011 | 81 | 2269 |
| 2012 | 96 | 2706 |
| 2013 | 106 | 3363 |
| 2014 | 89 | 3706 |
| 2015 | 74 | 4065 |
| 2016 | 91 | 6333 |
| 2017 | 89 | 8304 |
| 2018 | 83 | 11652 |
| 2019 | 110 | 13774 |
| 2020 | 145 | 13816 |
| 2021 | 176 | 16586 |
| 2022 | 176 | 12399 |
| 2023 | 259 | 13952 |
| 2024 | 127 | 12482 |
| 2025 | 77 | 10594 |
Southern University and A&M College alumni
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Common
- Occupations
- modelrecord producertelevision actorsongwriterfilm actor
- Biography
-
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, known professionally as Common (formerly known as Common Sense), is an American rapper, actor and activist. The recipient of three Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award, he signed with the independent label Relativity Records at the age of 20. The label released his first three studio albums: Can I Borrow a Dollar? (1992), Resurrection (1994) and One Day It'll All Make Sense (1997). He maintained an underground following into the late 1990s, and achieved mainstream success through his work with the Black music collective Soulquarians.
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Randy Jackson
- Occupations
- radio personalitycomposertalent managerrecord producerjazz musician
- Biography
-
Randall Darius Jackson is an American record executive, television presenter and musician, best known as a judge on American Idol from 2002 to 2013.
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Avery Johnson
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Avery DeWitt Johnson is an American basketball television commentator, former player and coach who previously served as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team. He is an NBA and college basketball analyst for CBS Sports.
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David Banner
- Occupations
- record producertelevision actorphilanthropistactivistsongwriter
- Biography
-
Lavell William Crump, known professionally as David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and activist.
General info
| Alternative names | SUBR |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1880 |
| Colors | columbia blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,134 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 9374, Harding Blvd Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70813 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 227,000 |
| Phone | 2257714500 |