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Southern University and a & M College (SU)
- Southern Branch Post Office
- Baton Rouge, LA 70813
- OPEID College Code: 00202500
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- General Phone: (225) 771-4500
- Interim Chancellor: Margaret Ambrose
- Website: www.subr.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 8,288
- College Alias: SU
Basic Information
- 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 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.subr.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- 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 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,054 | 1,454 | 2,508 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 534 (51%) | 841 (58%) | 1,375 (55%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 478 (90%) | 664 (79%) | 1,142 (83%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 94 | 8% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,002 | 92% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | 350 | 470 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 20 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 18 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 20 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 75% | 72% | 18% | 22% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,969 | $3,420 | $2,293 | $3,023 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Number in Default | 193 | 43 | 112 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,663 | 3,461 | 2,220 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,666 | $3,602 | $3,592 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,458 | $9,458 | $9,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,764 | $1,680 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,734 | $5,030 | $4,646 |
| Other Expenses | $2,667 | $3,977 | $3,788 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,267 | $14,373 | $13,706 |
| Out of State | $19,059 | $20,229 | $19,498 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,866 | $5,366 | $5,272 |
| Out of State | $10,658 | $11,222 | $11,064 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,866 | $5,366 | $5,272 |
| Out of State | $10,658 | $11,222 | $11,064 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,288 Undergraduate: 6,974 Graduate: 1,314
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,038 Female: 5,250
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,717 Female: 4,257
- Graduate Gender Male: 321 Female: 993
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,732 Part-Time: 1,556
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,192 Part-Time: 782
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 540 Part-Time: 774
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 105 | 1% |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.05% |
| Black | 7,772 | 94% |
| Asian | 113 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.08% |
| White | 287 | 3% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 47 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,775 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,970 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,022 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,176 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 486 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 315 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 314 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 177 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,545 | 1,441 | 104 |
| Faculty Status | 488 | 456 | 32 |
| Tenured Faculty | 225 | 225 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 116 | - | 116 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 527 | 437 | 90 |
| Primarily Instruction | 527 | 437 | 90 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 141 | 141 | - |
| Other Professionals | 360 | 350 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 517 | 513 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 234 | 232 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 56 | 55 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 178 | 178 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,610 (437) | $60,150 (216) | $51,172 (221) |
| Professor | $72,402 (100) | $76,309 (61) | $66,292 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $61,805 (80) | $63,123 (42) | $60,350 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,055 (146) | $59,065 (68) | $51,559 (78) |
| Instructor | $39,569 (98) | $40,051 (39) | $39,250 (59) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,610 (437) | $60,150 (216) | $51,172 (221) |
| Professor | $72,402 (100) | $76,309 (61) | $66,292 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $61,805 (80) | $63,123 (42) | $60,350 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,055 (146) | $59,065 (68) | $51,559 (78) |
| Instructor | $39,569 (98) | $40,051 (39) | $39,250 (59) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,290,474 | $767,870 | $522,604 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 275 | 179 | 96 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 275 | 179 | 96 |
| Baseball | 42 | 42 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 45 | 28 | 17 |
| Football | 82 | 82 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Soccer | 17 | - | 17 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Bowling | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $81,900 | $35,562 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $33,957 | $18,684 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 39 | 22 | 17 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 29% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 35% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 40% |
| Black | 29% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 6% |
| 5 Years | 20% |
| 6 Years | 29% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 42 | 11 |
| Liquor Related | - | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 19 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Robbery | 3 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 5 |
| Burglary | 51 | 61 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 42 | 48 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
