Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$33,033
Acceptance Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
29%
Annual Tuition
$9,940
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Southern University and A & M College earn a median of $43,371 ten years after entry — 20% below the national median. Acceptance rate 49.9%, average SAT score 942, in-state tuition $9,940.
At a Glance
Total Students
5,323
Retention Rate
60%
Faculty Ratio
21
Financial Aid
70%
Median Debt
$29,251
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
942
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
410–530
SAT Math (middle 50%)
380–490
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
15–19
Institution Overview
Southern University and A & M College is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 49.9%. The university has a student population of 5,323. The graduation rate is 29.3%, and the retention rate is 60.4%. The median debt for graduates is $29,251, and 70.1% of students receive financial aid.
The in-state tuition is $9,940. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $40,903. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $33,033, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $43,371.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$41k
1 YEAR
$33k
5 YEARS
$43k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Southern University and A & M College graduates earn a median of $40,903. However, this figure decreases to $33,033 at the five-year mark. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $43,371. The median debt for graduates is $29,251, and 70.1% of students receive financial aid.
The university has a graduation rate of 29.3% and a retention rate of 60.4%. The school's acceptance rate is 49.9%, and the total student population is 5,323. In-state tuition costs $9,940.
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