Overview

Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is a University institution located in Baton Rouge, LA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 9901
Baton Rouge, LA  70813
United States

Contact Dr. Heather Freeman
Director of Admissions
Email: heather_freeman@subr.edu
Phone: 225-771-2430
Fax: 225-771-2500

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture, General
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/counselor
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Urban Forestry
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music Performance, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,906

Applied

3,013

Accepted

6,470

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,795

Females Applied

2,059

Females Accepted

43%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,111

Males Applied

954

Males Accepted

45%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

20

Application Fee

3.1

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Other requirements:	Louisiana Board of Regents Core curriculum of 16.5 units of selected courses

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	533	420	510
SAT Math	510	400	490
ACT Composite	20	16	20

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

4,973

In-state

12,323

Out-of-state

4,973

In-district

Fees

4,949

Full-time student fees

9,260

Room & board

5,610

Room only

Financial Aid

7,444

Avg. Financial Aid Package

6,971

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,738

Avg. Loan Aid

3,151

Avg. Grant Aid

3,436

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

85%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

2%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,470

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.84%
Black or African American	94.74%
White or Caucasian	0.76%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	0.21%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.02%
Two or more races	1.52%
Other	1.33%

Gender

Male (32.97%)

Female (67.03%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	31%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Founder's Day and Springfest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Association for Women Students, Men's Federation, Collegiate 100 Black Men and Southern University Pan Hellenic Council

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No
Golf	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball	No

Faculty

392

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 259

Part-time - 133

Male - 192

Female - 249