by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Southern University and A & M College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southern University and A & M College were $9,922 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $17,272. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $4,949 in-state and $4,949 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,973 | $12,323 |
| Fees | $4,949 | $4,949 |
| Total | $9,922 | $17,272 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Southern University and A & M College charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Southern University and A & M College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In LA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Southern University and A & M College sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Southern University and A & M College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Southern University and A & M College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,973 | $4,973 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,979 | $4,979 |
| One Year Ago | $4,979 | $4,979 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,973 | $12,323 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Southern University and A & M College has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 147.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $42,748 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.27%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $9,948. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.16%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $17,298.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,948 | $17,298 |
| In 2 Years | $9,974 | $17,324 |
| In 3 Years | $10,001 | $17,350 |
| In 4 Years | $10,028 | $17,376 |
| In 5 Years | $10,055 | $17,402 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $69,348, versus roughly $39,951 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Southern University and A & M College, check out the Southern University and A & M College Financial Aid page.
