How much is the Southern University and A & M tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, Southern University and A & M's tuition & fees is $9,848 for Louisiana residents and $17,198 for out-of-state students.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $25,984 for Louisiana residents and $33,334 for out-of-state students when a student lives on-campus.
Southern University and A & M Tuition & Expenses
| 2022-2023 Rate |
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| Louisiana Residents Tuition & Fees | $9,848 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $17,198 |
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| Books & Supplies Costs | $1,300 |
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| On-campus Room & Board | $9,366 |
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| On-campus Expenses | $5,470 |
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| Off-campus Room & Board | $10,468 |
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| Off-campus Expenses | $5,470 |
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| 2023-2024 Estimates |
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| Louisiana Residents Tuition & Fees | $9,854 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $17,204 |
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How Much Does it Cost to Go to Southern University and A & M for 4 Years?
For the class of 2027, who entering colleges in 2023, the 4 years tuition & fees is $68,852 at Southern University and A & M. The estimated tuition rate is based on the changes over last 5 years. With room & board, books, and other personal expenses, the estimated 4 years costs of attendance is $146,791. After receiving financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans, the 4 years COA is down to $114,967.
The following table computes the 4 years tuition and COA by class of year.
Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to four-years schools nationwide, Southern University and A & M' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $12,960. Compared to public, four-years colleges in Louisiana, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $11,519.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Southern University and A & M College | $9,848 | $17,198 |
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| U.S. Four-years Colleges | $18,672 |
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| Public Schools | $7,199 | $12,960 |
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| Private Schools | $20,937 |
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| Louisiana Four-years Colleges | $16,221 |
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| Public Schools | $6,643 | $11,519 |
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| Private Schools | $17,756 |
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Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Southern University and A & M and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (public, four-years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge, LA | $9,848 | $17,198 |
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| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Weatherford, OK | $8,295 | $8,325 |
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| William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne, NJ | $15,150 | $24,464 |
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| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant, OK | $7,200 | $16,410 |
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| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA | $10,687 | $22,511 |
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| Washburn University | Topeka, KS | $9,578 | $20,582 |
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| San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | $7,992 | $19,872 |
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| University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | $6,389 | $20,793 |
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| Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah, NJ | $15,978 | $26,388 |
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| University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK | $8,522 | $19,409 |
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| Black Hills State University | Spearfish, SD | $9,000 | $12,100 |
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Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of Southern University and A & M College has increased by 107.78% over the past 10 years from $8,274 to $17,198. The graduate tuition & fee has increased by 128.85% from $7,474 to $17,104.
The living costs increased by 11.21% last year and 34.24% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At Southern University and A & M College, 5,014 students (76%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $7,949.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at Southern University and A & M is $25,385 for students living on-campus and $26,487 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 1,496 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $7,514 and the average amount of student loans is $6,087.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply
Southern University and A & M's acceptance rate is 58.88%. A total of 8,551 applicants applied to and 5,035 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 1,618 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 32.14%.
To apply to Southern University and A & M, 6 items are required - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
SAT and ACT Scores
The SAT and ACT scores are required to apply to Southern University and A & M. The average SAT score of the enrolled first-time students is 928 and the average ACT score (ACT composite) is 17.
Its SAT score is lower than the national average score of 1,168. The ACT score is lower than the national average score of 24.
| Average | 25th | 75th |
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| SAT Total | 928 | 840 | 1,015 |
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| National Average | 1,168 | | |
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| Louisiana Average | 1,097 | | |
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| SAT EBRW | 473 | 430 | 515 |
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| SAT Math | 455 | 410 | 500 |
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| ACT Composite | 17 | 15 | 19 |
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| National Average | 24 | | |
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| Louisiana Average | 22 | | |
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| ACT Math | 16 | 15 | 17 |
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| ACT English | 17 | 14 | 20 |
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Student Population
Southern University and A & M College has a total of 8,226 students including 6,470 undergraduate and 1,756 graduate students. By gender, there are 2,887 male students and 5,430 female students attending Southern University and A & M. The school offers online degree programs and 1,067 students enrolled online exclusively (12.97% of all students).
| Total | Male | Female |
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| Total | 8,317 |
2,887 | 5,430 |
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| Undergraduate | 6,560 |
2,247 | 4,313 |
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| Graduate | 1,757 |
640 | 1,117 |
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Directory & Academic Information
| Directory Information |
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| Address | P.O. Box 9374, Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA |
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| Phone | 225-771-4500 |
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| WEB | www.subr.edu |
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| Degree & Programs |
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| Degree | Undergraduate, Graduate |
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| Program Offered | 59 Programs |
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| Online Program Offered | 1 Online Programs |
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| Graduate Program Offered | 23 Graduate Programs |
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| Academic Stats |
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| Acceptance Rate | 53.90% |
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| Yield | 29.35% |
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| Student Population | 8,226 |
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| Graduation Rate | 30% |
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| Retention Rate | 59% (Full-time), 34% (Part-time) |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 18 to 1 |
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| Faculty & Staffs |
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| Number of Faculties | 308 (Full-time), 133 (Part-time) |
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| Number of Staffs | 982 (Full-time), 177 (Part-time) |
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| Average Faculty Salary | $50,920 |
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| Average Staff Salary | $52,442 |
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