SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE

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  • Baton Rouge, LA 70813
  • OPEID College Code: 00202500
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  • General Phone: (225) 771-4500
  • Chancellor: Kofi Lomotey
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 7,619
  • College Alias: SU
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Southern University and A&M College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army Navy Air Force
    Mission Statement
  • 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 University's 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 University's extension programs have assumed a more prominent posture throughout the State of Louisiana, nationally and internationally.
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Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • Historically Black College
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Doctoral, Professional Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
  • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,2101,7332,943
Number Granted Admission (%)656 (54%)1,011 (58%)1,667 (57%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)431 (66%)613 (61%)1,044 (63%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam14013%
ACT ® Exam90387%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math383508
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1720
ACT ® English1621
ACT ® Math1620
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving69%70%57%22%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,548$3,706$2,335$3,662
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)9.1%11.9%5.2%
Number in Default244352193
Number in Repayment2,6562,9463,663
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,100$3,906$3,666
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,100$3,906$3,666
Out of State Tuition and Fees$9,892$9,698$9,458
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,666$5,558$5,734
Other Expenses$2,868$2,721$2,667
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$13,834$13,385$13,267
In-State$13,834$13,385$13,267
Out of State$19,626$19,177$19,059
Off Campus
In-District$5,300$5,106$4,866
In-State$5,300$5,106$4,866
Out of State$11,092$10,898$10,658
Off Campus with Family
In-District$5,300$5,106$4,866
In-State$5,300$5,106$4,866
Out of State$11,092$10,898$10,658
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Economics Degree7--
Agriculture Degree9--
 
Architecture
Architecture Degree11--
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree403-
Environmental Toxicology Degree--2
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree28--
Business Administration Degree7233-
Business Economics Degree2--
Finance Degree14--
Information Resources Management, Cio Training Degree1--
Marketing Degree34--
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies Degree4512-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree2216-
 
Education
Agricultural Teacher Education Degree---
Art Teacher Education Degree---
Biology Teacher Education Degree---
Chemistry Teacher Education Degree---
Computer Teacher Education Degree---
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree-10-
Curriculum and Instruction Degree---
Early Childhood Education Degree---
Education Administration Degree-46-
Elementary and Middle School Administration Degree-45-
Elementary Education Degree1910-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree6--
French Language Teacher Education Degree---
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree1--
Music Teacher Education Degree6--
Physical Education Degree3--
Physics Teacher Education Degree---
Science Teacher Education Degree2--
Secondary Education Degree-5-
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree2--
Spanish Language Teacher Education Degree---
Special Education Teaching Degree2181
Teacher and Professional Development, Other Degree--4
Middle School Education Degree---
 
Engineering
Civil Engineering Degree12--
Electrical Engineering Degree35--
Engineering Degree-2-
Mechanical Engineering Degree14--
 
Engineering Technology
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree16--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree8--
Speech Degree---
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences Degree61--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree---
Spanish Language and Literature Degree1--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Degree9--
Family Practice Nurse Degree-15-
Nursing Degree87--
Nursing Science Degree--4
Nursing, Other Degree---
Therapeutic Recreation Degree276-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Degree3214-
Mental Health Technician Degree-9-
 
History
History Degree17--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree68-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Urban Forestry Degree33-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree6--
Chemistry, Other Degree-2-
Physics Degree21-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree79--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree-18-
Public Policy Degree--7
Social Work Degree35--
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree5331-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree34--
Social Sciences Degree-5-
Sociology Degree16--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree8--
Fine Studio Arts Degree4--
Music Performance Degree5--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 7,619
  • Undergraduate: 6,484 Graduate: 1,135
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 2,874 Female: 4,745
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 2,567 Female: 3,917
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 307 Female: 828
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 6,256 Part-Time: 1,363
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 5,716 Part-Time: 768
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 540 Part-Time: 595
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown20.03%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18160.2%
Ages 18-191,60721%
Ages 20-211,65922%
Ages 22-241,92225%
Ages 25-291,13015%
Ages 30-344967%
Ages 35-392794%
Ages 40-492914%
Ages 50-652103%
Age Over 6580.1%
Age Unknown10.01%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,4151,307108
Faculty Status40438024
Tenured Faculty2072061
Graduate Assistants119-119
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service48739988
Primarily Instruction48739988
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial90873
Other Professionals37736314
Technical and/or Paraprofessional4614583
Clerical And Secretarial180180-
Skilled Crafts5959-
Service and/or Maintenance195195-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,611 (338)$62,492 (177)$54,344 (161)
Professor$73,555 (108)$75,500 (70)$69,973 (38)
Associate Professor$60,162 (76)$60,854 (48)$58,976 (28)
Assistant Professor$51,308 (107)$53,947 (39)$49,794 (68)
Instructor$39,461 (45)$40,149 (18)$39,003 (27)
Lecturer$14,250 (2)$14,250 (2)- (-)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,525 (35)$55,659 (12)$55,455 (23)
Professor$77,871 (7)$84,431 (3)$72,951 (4)
Associate Professor$69,680 (3)- (-)$69,680 (3)
Assistant Professor$64,964 (5)- (-)$64,964 (5)
Instructor$45,180 (19)$46,068 (9)$44,380 (10)
Lecturer$6,000 (1)- (-)$6,000 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,374 (373)$61,416 (189)$53,223 (184)
Professor$72,956 (115)$75,236 (73)$68,994 (42)
Associate Professor$60,042 (79)$60,854 (48)$58,786 (31)
Assistant Professor$51,390 (112)$53,947 (39)$50,024 (73)
Instructor$38,721 (64)$39,330 (27)$38,276 (37)
Lecturer$11,136 (3)$14,250 (2)$4,909 (1)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,431,345$860,002$571,343
Ratio (%)100%60%40%
 
Participants
All Athletes28218696
Unduplicated Athletes25716196
Baseball4444-
Basketball261511
All Track Combined573621
Football8585-
Golf66-
Soccer18-18
Softball20-20
Tennis7-7
Volleyball11-11
Bowling8-8
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$79,656$43,798
Assistant Coaches-$22,627$18,214
 
Coaches
All Coaches382315
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
All Track Combined844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Football1313-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1212-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Bowling1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students30%
 
By Gender
Male27%
Female33%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
Black30%
Asian17%
Hispanic50%
White27%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less6%
5 Years20%
6 Years30%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related1219
On Campus
Weapons Related24
Drug Related2442
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Robbery12
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary10042
On Campus
Forcible Rape12
Robbery23
Aggravated Assault78
Burglary10651
Vehicle Theft105
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