Campus & Student Life at Southern University and A & M College

Home to about 6,145 undergraduates in 2020, Southern University and A & M College is a public college located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Southern University and A & M College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Southern University and A & M College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Southern University and A & M College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Southern University and A & M College is an "Historically Black College or University" (HBCU)

The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Southern University and A & M College is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Southern University and A & M College Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Southern University and A & M College Disability Services.

Southern University and A & M College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Southern University and A & M College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Southern University and A & M College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Southern University and A & M College

Southern University and A & M College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Southern University and A & M College

There were 6,145 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,547 (74.0%). Part-time attendance was 1,598 (26.0%).

Southern University and A & M College is Ranked #2,419 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Southern University and A & M College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Southern University and A & M College #2419 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Southern University and A & M College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Southern University and A & M College Diversity Guide.

Southern University and A & M College Competes in the NCAA

Southern University and A & M College has a total of 384 student athletes, 229 men and 155 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southern University and A & M College Athletics