Southern University and A & M College Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$25
Acceptance Rate
53.90%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
29.35%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,678
SAT Scores
890
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 10,609 students have applied and 5,718 students have allowed to admit to Southern University and A & M College (Acceptance rate: 53.90%). Southern University and A & M's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.35 % where 1,678 students have finally enrolled out of 5,718 admitted students.
Southern University and A & M acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Louisiana Tech University and University of New Orleans, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 66.07%).
Southern University and A & M enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 28.83%).
How to Apply to Southern University and A & M College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Southern University and A & M. Southern University and A & M offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.subr.edu/subhome/153 |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.subr.edu/page/about-southern-university-online |
| Financial Aid | https://www.subr.edu/page/498 |
| Net Price Calculator | www.subr.edu/page/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.subr.edu/page/2184 |
| Athletic | www.gojagsports.com/ |
| Disability Service | www.subr.edu/page/13 |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Southern University and A & M and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College is 890 and the average ACT score is 17. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Southern University and A & M College is lower than the schools (average score is 1,120). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Southern University and A & M College | 890 | 17 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,120 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana | 1,092 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Southern University and A & M College, 289 students submitted SAT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 890 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 420 | 460 | 510 |
| Mathematics | 400 | 430 | 490 |
| Total | 820 | 890 | 1,000 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Southern University and A & M College, 1,389 students submitted ACT scores (83% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 17 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| English | 13 | 16 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 16 | 18 |
Southern University and A & M Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Southern University and A & M College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |