Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Public · HBCU
Southern University and A & M College admitted 50% of 12,221 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 798–1000 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 28% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Southern University and A & M College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- July 28, 2027
The application fee is $30, and Southern University and A & M College doesn’t accept the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Southern University and A & M College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $25,984 in-state and $33,334 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $18,937 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Southern University and A & M College’s acceptance rate?
Southern University and A & M College admitted 50% of applicants: 6,095 of 12,221 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Southern University and A & M College’s application deadline?
Southern University and A & M College’s 2026–27 deadline is July 28, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for Southern University and A & M College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 798 to 1000, with a median around 890. A score at or above 890 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Southern University and A & M College’s application fee?
The application fee is $30 for 2026–27, and Southern University and A & M College doesn’t accept the Common App fee waiver.
Does Southern University and A & M College have supplemental essays?
No. Southern University and A & M College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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