Southern University and A & M College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,973

2023 Average Net Price

$18,937

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

49.9%

12,221 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,249

77% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.5%

348 Graduates

About

Southern University and A & M College is a higher education institution located in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Southern University and A & M College were Law (220 degrees awarded) and Nursing Practice (12 degrees).

In 2023, 1,274 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern University and A & M College. 66.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,018 degrees), 10.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (94 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern University and A & M College is $4,973, which is $−19,602 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern University and A & M College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,452 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern University and A & M College is $4,973, which is $19,602 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,937.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Southern University and A & M College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,973

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern University and A & M College was $4,973. The cost of tuition at Southern University and A & M College is $−19,602 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern University and A & M College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,937

2023 Value

11.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern University and A & M College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,937. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern University and A & M College grew by 11.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern University and A & M College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,917

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern University and A & M College was of $9,917 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.44% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern University and A & M College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Southern University and A & M College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern University and A & M College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern University and A & M College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2452 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southern University and A & M College received 12,221 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 15.2% annual growth. Out of those 12,221 applicants, 6,095 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49.9% acceptance rate.

There were 8,249 students enrolled at Southern University and A & M College in 2023. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southern University and A & M College has an overall enrollment yield of 28.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

6,095

Accepted Out of 12,221

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern University and A & M College was 49.9% (6,095 admissions from 12,221 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 53.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 15.2%, while admissions grew by 6.59%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern University and A & M College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

20%

Submission Percentage (2023)

340

Scores Submitted (2023)

20% of enrolled first-time students at Southern University and A & M College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern University and A & M College had a total enrollment of 8,249 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern University and A & M College is 6,352 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,897. This means that 77% of students enrolled at Southern University and A & M College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern University and A & M College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86.9% Black or African American, 4.9% White, 2.46% Asian, 1.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.45% Two or More Races, 0.109% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0364% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern University and A & M College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (64.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (30.8%) and Two or More Races Female (1.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (42%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.3%) and White Female (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern University and A & M College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,249 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern University and A & M College is 6,352 and the part-time enrollment is 1,897. This means that 77% of students enrolled at Southern University and A & M College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern University and A & M College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern University and A & M College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Southern University and A & M College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern University and A & M College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
7,168 enrolled students
White
404 enrolled students
Asian
203 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern University and A & M College is 86.9% Black or African American, 4.9% White, 2.46% Asian, 1.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.45% Two or More Races, 0.109% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0364% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 197 students (2.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 418 more women than men received degrees from Southern University and A & M College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern University and A & M College is black or african american (1,018 degrees awarded). There were 10.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (94 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Southern University and A & M College is Law (220 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Practice (12 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern University and A & M College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (220 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (27 degrees), and Protective Services (110 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern University and A & M College are Social workers, all other (173,063 people), Police officers (141,890 people), Other managers (127,515 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (62,023 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (58,803 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern University and A & M College in 2023 are Legal (220 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (27 degrees), Protective Services (110 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (73 degrees), and Agriculture (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern University and A & M College are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Southern University and A & M College are Legal (220 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (27 degrees), Protective Services (110 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (73 degrees), and Agriculture (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern University and A & M College are Computer Systems Design (456,001 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (426,392 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (359,968 people), Construction (307,735 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (280,065 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern University and A & M College.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
95 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
89 degrees awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
50 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern University and A & M College was Registered Nursing with 95 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southern University and A & M College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

428

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

846

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 428 degrees were awarded to men at Southern University and A & M College, which is 0.506 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (846).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern University and A & M College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Southern University and A & M College in Law, which is 0.571 times less than the 140 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 140 degrees were awarded to men at Southern University and A & M College in Law, which is 1.75 times more than the 80 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from Southern University and A & M College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern University and A & M College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,018 degrees awarded
White
94 degrees awarded
Asian
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern University and A & M College is black or african american (1,018 degrees awarded). There were 10.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (94 degrees).

1.65% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
731 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
287 degrees awarded
Asian Male
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern University and A & M College is black or african american female (731 degrees awarded). There were 2.55 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (287 degrees).

Operations

Southern University and A & M College has an endowment valued at nearly $12M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.38M (19.8%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Southern University and A & M College had a total salary expenditure of 170M. Southern University and A & M College employs 100 Instructors, 92 Assistant professors and 64 Professors. Most academics at Southern University and A & M College are Female Assistant professor (59), Female Instructor (57), and Male Professor (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern University and A & M College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 144 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 122 employees, and Service with 120 employees.

Endowment

$12M

2023 Endowment

8.74%

growth from 2022

Southern University and A & M College has an endowment valued at about $12M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern University and A & M College grew 8.74% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $37.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern University and A & M College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$75M

2023 Salaries

5.74%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southern University and A & M College paid a median of $75M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($170M) and a 5.74% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.82% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.8M

Instructional Salaries

306

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern University and A & M College paid a total of $20.8M to 306 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

100 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

144 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern University and A & M College were Instructor with 100 employees, Assistant professor with 92 employees, and Professor with 64 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern University and A & M College were Office and Administrative Support with 144 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 122 employees, and Service with 120 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern University and A & M College was Female Assistant professor with 59 employees, Female Instructor with 57 employees, and Male Professor with 48 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern University and A & M College.

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