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How to Get Into Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Southern University and A & M College Admissions Statistics

35%
Acceptance Rate
410-530
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
380-490
SAT Math (mid 50%)
15-19
ACT (mid 50%)
5,519
Undergrads
27%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Southern University and A & M College

Understand what 35% really means

At Southern University and A & M College's admit rate, your position against the published ranges genuinely matters. Land above the middle 50% and this behaves like a target; inside it, a true toss-up worth real effort on essays and fit signals; below it, treat it as a reach. Place it on your list accordingly instead of trusting the headline rate.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 790-1020 combined SAT or 15-19 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Test-flexible", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Southern University and A & M College fits.

Southern University and A & M College Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) July 29, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $30
Test scores Test-flexible
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Southern University and A & M College Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $26,341
Tuition & fees (in-state / out-of-state) $9,922 / $17,272
Room & board (on campus) $8,018
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $20,077

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $19,047
$30-48k $19,395
$48-75k $22,288
$75-110k $25,292
$110k+ $26,069
68%
Students receiving Pell Grants
72%
Students taking federal loans
60%
Freshman retention rate
21:1
Student-faculty ratio

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