
Baton Rouge, LA
Moderately Selective
Graduation
Southern University and A & M College is a public four-year institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With an enrollment of approximately 5,323 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. The university admits 50% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate is 29%. Graduates earn a median salary of $43,371 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $19,740 per year.
Acceptance Rate
50%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
29%
Enrollment
5,323
Total students
Median Earnings
$43,371
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,940
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,198
Per year
Average Net Price
$19,740
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
15 – 19
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
380
Median
455
75th
490
ACT Composite
25th
15
Median
17
75th
19
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$78,960
10-Year Earnings
$433,710
ROI Multiple
5.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students