Southern University and A & M College
Southern University and A & M College is one of the seventeen public 4-year colleges in Louisiana. The campus is located in an urban area, in Baton Rouge.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,118 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,237 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 792 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 64%). Every year 29% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southern University and A & M College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,973, and fees were $3,693. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $4,973 and $13,107 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students6,118 |
Student to Faculty Ratio24:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 14 | 118 |
Master's degree | 3 | 32 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 3 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 3 |
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University of Southern Mississippi
123 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1938 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/1996 - 12/31/2008 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/1991 - 12/31/2010 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
45%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 740 to 980 |
ACT | 17 to 21 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $336/credit | |
In State Students | $336/credit | |
Out of State Students | $336/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $388/credit | |
In State Students | $388/credit | |
Out of State Students | $388/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $15,120 | $15,120 | $15,120 |
ADN | 70 | $23,520 | $23,520 | $23,520 |
BSN | 125 | $42,000 | $42,000 | $42,000 |
FNP | 50 | $19,400 | $19,400 | $19,400 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of Southern University and A & M College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 76% | $4,964 |
Other Federal Grant | 13% | $2,634 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $2,455 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $4,543 |
Federal Student Loans | 84% | $6,061 |
Private Loans | 1% | $7,112 |
$13,668
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$13,009 |
$30,001 to $48,000$14,191 |
$48,001 to $75,000$16,692 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,059 |
Over $110,000$18,640 |
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Student Population
5,149
Undergrads
969
Graduates
3,981
Women
2,137
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
92% |
White |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Hispanic |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.