Applying to Southern University and A & M

Acceptance RateSAT Median
49.87% 890
Southern University and A & M College's acceptance rate is 49.87% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 12,221 students applied and 6,095 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Southern University and A & M's acceptance rate places 4th out of 24 Louisiana colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 890 and the ACT score is 17 at Southern University and A & M. Southern University and A & M's SAT score ranks 15th out of 16 Louisiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Southern University and A & M, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is required to be considered. In addition, english proficiency test score is also required to submit.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Southern University and A & M College is 49.87% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.07%. 3,347 men and 8,802 women applied to Southern University and A & M and 1,672 men and 4,373 women students were accepted.
Among them, 552 men and 1,159 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Southern University and A & M.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Southern University and A & M
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants12,2213,3478,802072
Admitted6,0951,6724,373050
Enrolled1,7115521,15900
Acceptance Rate 49.87%49.96%49.68%-69.44%
Yield 28.07%33.01%26.50%-0.00%
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Southern University and A & M College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 340 students (20% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,323 students (77%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Southern University and A & M.
The median SAT score is 890 with 460 SAT EBRW and 430 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 510 and the 25th percentile is 418. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 490 and 25th percentile is 380 .
The median ACT composite score is 17 with 75th percentile score of 19 and 25th percentile score of 15 at Southern University and A & M. The median ACT math score is 16 and the ACT English score is 16.
The SAT and ACT scores at Southern University and A & M College are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,121, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Southern University and A & M
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total7988901000
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing418460510
SAT Math380430490
ACT Composite151719
ACT Math151617
ACT English131620
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Southern University and A & M College 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,711 first-year students enrolled in Southern University and A & M. The proportion of full-time students is 95.03% and part-time students is 4.97%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 32.26% and women students is 67.74%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Southern University and A & M.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Southern University and A & M
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total1,7115521,15900
Full-time1,6265221,10400
Part-time85305500
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at Southern University and A & M. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southern University and A & M College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Southern University and A & M Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankRequired
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTRequired
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Southern University and A & M College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Southern University and A & M.
Admission Information for Applying to Southern University and A & M
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$25
Graduate Application Fees$25
Admission Informationhttps://www.subr.edu/subhome/153
Online Applicationhttps://www.subr.edu/page/about-southern-university-online
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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