Southern University and A&M College at Baton Rouge is a component of the public education system of the State of Louisiana, providing comprehensive programs of study ranging from associate degrees to doctoral degrees. The Universitys admission policy is grounded in the belief that opportunity and quality can co-exist in a diverse educational environment. The University is committed to a broad program of research and creative work to stimulate faculty and students in a quest for knowledge and to aid society in resolving its scientific, technical, socioeconomic and cultural problems. Southern University and A&M College at Baton Rouge renders services to the community through urban and rural programs. Adhering to the spirit of its 1890 Land Grand function, the Universitys extension programs have assumed a more prominent posture throughout the State of Louisiana, nationally and internationally.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
380
480
SAT Math
370
480
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
16
19
ACT English
15
20
ACT Math
15
18
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$3,592
$3,602
$3,666
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$9,384
$9,458
$9,458
Books and supplies
$1,680
$1,764
$1,200
Room and board (on campus)
$4,646
$5,030
$5,734
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (225) 771-2790
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 96%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,420
State/Local Grants: $2,293
Institutional Grants: $3,023
Student Loans: $4,969
