
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 (M+R)
790–1020
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
15 – 19
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
790
Median
925
75th
1020
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