Southern University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Enrollment
6,655
Student : Faculty
21:1
In-State
$10,101
Out-of-State
$21,621
Avg Net Price
$20,077
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College Scorecard
Academics & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
35%
Graduation Rate
27%
Freshman Retention
60%
SAT Average
942
ACT Midpoint
17
Student-Faculty Ratio
21:1
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,655
Financial Overview
Avg. Net Price
$20,077
Avg. Annual Cost
$26,341
Tuition (In-State)
$10,101
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$21,621
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,455
Est. Monthly Loan Payment
$164/mo
10-year repayment
Median Earnings
$43,371
10 years after graduation
Students with Federal Loans
72%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price (after aid) by income bracket
| Family Income | Avg. Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $19,047 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $19,395 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $22,288 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $25,292 |
| $110,001+ | $26,069 |
Campus Demographics
Black 94.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.3%
Two or More Races 1.7%
Unknown 1.5%
Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2022-23)