Paying for Southern University and A & M
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$17,272 ($9,922)
Graduate Tuition & Fees
$17,184 ($10,738)
On-campus Living Costs
$13,914
Off-campus Living Costs
$17,234
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$1,027 ($1,027)
Graduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$3,889 ($666)
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southern University and A & M College are $9,922 for Louisiana residents and $17,272 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, the tuition & fees are $10,738 for Louisiana residents and $17,184 for out-of-state students.
Compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana, both undergraduate and graduate tuition & fees are average.
The average living cost of the school is $13,914 when a student lives in on-campus housing. When a student lives off-campus, the average living cost is $17,234.
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
2025 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the Southern University and A & M's 2025 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern University and A & M College are $9,922 for Louisiana residents and $17,272 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 0.47% from last year.
The 2025 graduate tuition & fees are $10,738 for Louisiana residents and $17,184 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition & fees have increased by 0.47% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2021 | $9,340 | $16,720 | $10,208 | $16,684 |
| 2022 | $9,842 | $17,192 | $10,658 | $17,104 |
| 2023 | $9,842 | $17,192 | $10,658 | $17,104 |
| 2024 | $9,842 | $17,192 | $10,658 | $17,104 |
| 2025 | $9,922 | $17,272 | $10,738 | $17,184 |
Living Costs
The 2025 average on-campus living costs is $13,914 including room & board and other living expenses (a student lives in on-campus housing such as dormitory and school-owned apartment). For students living in off-campus housing, the average living cost is $17,234.
The living cost at the school has decreased by 0.94% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | |
| 2021 | $9,430 | $3,975 | $9,996 | $4,932 |
| 2022 | $9,366 | $3,975 | $9,996 | $4,932 |
| 2023 | $9,366 | $5,470 | $10,468 | $5,470 |
| 2024 | $9,366 | $5,470 | $10,468 | $5,470 |
| 2025 | $8,018 | $5,896 | $11,338 | $5,896 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2025 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,300 at Southern University and A & M College. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,300 |
| 2022 | $1,300 |
| 2023 | $1,300 |
| 2024 | $1,300 |
| 2025 | $1,300 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Southern University and A & M College is $1,027 for Louisiana residents and $1,027 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 432.12% from last year.
The 2025 graduate tuition per credit hour is $666 for Louisiana residents and $3,889 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 1,605.70% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2021 | $375 | $375 | $381 | $381 |
| 2022 | $193 | $193 | $228 | $228 |
| 2023 | $193 | $193 | $228 | $228 |
| 2024 | $193 | $193 | $228 | $228 |
| 2025 | $1,027 | $1,027 | $666 | $3,889 |