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PublicBaton Rouge, LA

Southern University and A & M College

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Average net price

$20,077

Average price after grant and scholarship aid for the federal reporting population.

Completion rate

27%

Completion within the federal reporting window for the applicable cohort.

Median earnings

$43,371

Median earnings after entry for federally aided former students in the reported cohort.

Median federal debt

$15,455

Median federal loan debt for the federal cohort; private and parent debt may be excluded.

Admission rate

35%

Share of applicants admitted, where the institution reports an admission cohort.

Undergraduate enrollment

5,519

Undergraduate enrollment reported in the College Scorecard release.

Cost context

Published in-state tuition
$9,922
Published out-of-state tuition
$17,272
Estimated full annual cost
$26,341
Students using federal loans
72%

Published tuition is not the same as net price or your financial-aid offer. Use the full cost of attendance and your actual aid package.

Preview records from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved September 1, 2026.View source

What the data cannot decide

Program quality, transfer pathways, disability services, campus safety, advising, belonging, housing, commute, and personal goals require direct research. Visit when possible, speak with current students, review the exact academic program, and verify every important figure with Southern University and A & M College before committing.