Southern University and A & M College

Southern University and A & M College is a medium-sized, four-year, primarily residential school, located in a medium city (Baton Rouge, Louisiana). It is a public school, located in the beautiful South Central area of the country. It is considered a historically black school, as well as a land-grant school. (Land-grant institutions are schools that have been designated by Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890.)

Edward R. Jackson is the Chancellor of the school. You can find more information about Southern University and A & M College by visiting their website.

Southern University and A & M College has a closed admissions policy. This doesn't mean you won't be able to be admitted to the school, but that you should contact the admissions office for complete admissions information. In order to apply for admittance, you will need your high school GPA, your high school ranking (where you were in your class), your transcripts, and standardized test scores, such as those from an ACT or SAT. (Check with the admissions office to see which tests are acceptable.) If English is not your primary language, it is required that you take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results with your admissions application.

Of those who applied to the school, 53% were admitted. There are currently 7,495 students enrolled in the Southern University and A & M College.

Academic and career counseling services are available to students and, if it fits better with your needs, the school offers some programs via distance learning.

The school has on-campus housing available for up to 3,015 students. On-campus housing costs average about $3,138 per year. You may also choose to participate in a meals program (19 meals per week) for an additional $1,892. (This could be a weekly, monthly, or term amount. Check with the school's admissions office for further information.)

The average tuition for out-of-state full-time undergraduates is approximately $3,602. If you are an in-state student, then the average tuition is approximately $3,602. Any tuition figures are exclusive of required fees, books, and supplies. The fees can vary, but books typically average about $1,764. It is estimated that the total cost for an in-state student is $14,373 per year and $20,165 per year for an out-of-state student. If you choose to live off-campus, then it is possible for costs to be higher.

Contact Information:
    Southern University and A & M College
    Southern Branch Post Office
    Baton Rouge, LA  70813

Other Information:
    Enrollment: 7,495
    Website: http://www.subr.edu
    General Info: 225-771-4500
    Admissions: 225-771-2430
    Financial Aid: 225-771-2790

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