Southern University and A&M College (SUBR) Rankings, Campus Information and Costs

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Founded in 1880, Southern University and A&M College (SU or SUBR) is a small public university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is one of the older HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in the nation. It is situated in the heart of Baton Rouge, 80 miles from New Orleans. The school offers certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and graduate degrees. Their most popular programs are those in registered nursing, business administration, and criminal justice. The school had a population of 8,300+ as of 2021 and the majority of students are enrolled as undergraduates. Housing is available both on and off campus.

Overview of Southern University and A&M College (SUBR)

For those who aren’t partial to cold winters, the temperatures in the winter are mild and the fall and spring are warm. Baton Rouge has a lot to offer its students culturally and historically, and the fact that the school is so close to New Orleans offers even more opportunities for entertainment and experiences. For students who prefer a less traditional college experience, distance learning is also an option. The application process for Southern includes an application, the application fee, transcripts from all schools previously attended and either ACT or SAT scores.

General Information

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School Type	Public
Campus Setting	City: Midsize
Campus Housing	Yes
Student Faculty Ratio	20:1
Graduation Rate	32%
Year Founded	1880

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Student Enrollment

Total Students8,317

Undergraduate
6,560

Graduate
1,757

Undergraduate Student

Male 2,230

2,230

Female 4,330

4,330

Graduate Student

Male 597

597

Female 1,160

1,160

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Top Rankings For Southern University and A&M College

#2 Best Historically Black Colleges-Louisiana

#8 Best Accounting Programs in Louisiana

#8 Best Masters Colleges in Louisiana

#8 Best Finance Programs in Louisiana

#8 Best MBA Programs in Louisiana

#9 Best Online Colleges in Louisiana

#9 Best Bachelors Colleges in Louisiana

#13 Best Online Historically Black Colleges & Universities

#24 Best Historically Black Colleges & Universities

Southern University Acceptance Rate and Admissions

APPLICATIONS8,551

Male 2,156

Female 6,395

ACCEPTANCE5,045

Male 1,488

Female 3,517

Acceptance Rate59%

Male 69%

Female 55%

Enrollment 1,614

Male 550

Female 1,055

Admissions
Application Fee	$25
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Required
High School Transcripts	Required
College Prep Courses	Required
Recommendations	NA
SAT/ACT	Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Required
Application Deadline	August 1
Common Application Accepted	No

SUBR Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

The cost of an education is a definite consideration when choosing the right school.

Below is the cost information for those who attend Southern University and A&M College:

Tuition for a full-time in-state student: $9,842
Tuition for a full-time out-of-state student: $17,192
Room and board for students who live on campus: $9,366

Total cost of tuition and room and board: $24,483 for in-state students and $31,833 for out-of-state students

Luckily, 98% of students who attend Southern University and A&M College receive some form of financial aid. Though 83% of students still take out student loans to cover the costs of tuition and room and board, 89% of students receive Pell grants, scholarships, and other forms of aid. Once the scholarship and grant funds have applied to the cost, students are left with an average net price of $16,310. This is the amount the student must cover to pay for school. For most students, this funding is covered through student loans.

Average net price	2020-2021
Net Price	$16,310
Average Total Aid	$7,726
Students Receiving Financial Aid	98%
Room & Board	$9,366

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Sticker Price

Tuition In-State - $9,842
Tuition Out-of-State - $17,192
Books and Supplies - $1,300
Room & Board - $9,366
Other - $3,975

Academics

Retention Rate – Southern University and A&M College has a retention rate of 67%. This means that, out of 100 incoming freshmen, 67 of them return for their sophomore year. From a student perspective, this means that the majority of students are able to graduate with the same students they started with. This makes creating lasting friendships and networking opportunities easier. Additionally, this is about the average national rate.
Graduation Rate – Over 30% of Southern University and A&M College students graduate within six years. Some students finish sooner, and others need longer than six years to complete their degree. But a graduation rate of 32% is an indication that either quite a few students drop out or they transfer to other schools to complete their education. As the transfer-out rate over the last 10 years is less than 1%, we might need to consider how many students transfer in. Graduation rates only count those who enter the school as first-time students, which usually does not include transfer students. 5% of students at the school are transfer students which, if they all graduate from the school, would increase the graduation rate to closer to 37%.
Student to Faculty Ratio: 20:1. There are 20 students to each instructor, which does not translate to every classroom, but does mean that classrooms are likely to be larger than schools with a lower ratio. Even so, students are likely to be able to find time to talk to their professors when they have issues, though they may need to make an appointment during open office hours. Southern University and A&M College offers its students a unique educational experience. For students who want larger classes, this school is worth considering.

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Student Population Total

Student Population 8,317

Undergraduate
6,560

Graduate
1,757

Evening Classes : Yes

Online Learning : Yes

Student Faculty Ratio - 20:1

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)

Health Professions and Related Programs	191 Total Graduates / 26%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	119 Graduates
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor	28 Graduates
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist	24 Graduates
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy	20 Graduates
All Business Majors	124 Total Graduates / 17%
Business Administration and Management, General	55 Graduates
Accounting	30 Graduates
Marketing/Marketing Management, General	27 Graduates
Finance, General	12 Graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services	70 Total Graduates / 10%
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	70 Graduates
All Engineering Majors	52 Total Graduates / 7%
Mechanical Engineering	27 Graduates
Civil Engineering, General	15 Graduates
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	10 Graduates
All Public Administration and Social Service Professions Majors	42 Total Graduates / 6%
Social Work	42 Graduates
All Other Diplomas	34%

Outcome & Salary

Graduates of Southern University and A&M College can expect to earn around $31,000 early in their careers; there’s no data for what an income increase might look like once they reach mid-career. This entry-level income gives them a projected 10-year income potential of $310,000. With the cost of education sitting at $65,240, students can expect to earn enough to pay back any loans they needed to complete their studies after around four years.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary	$53,900
College Grads Average Salary	$71,000
College Grads Mid Career Salary	$89,500

Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential	$710,000
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential	$1,605,000
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year	$62,044
10 Year Projected ROI	$647,956
20 Year Projected ROI	$1,542,956