About Southern University and A & M College
The mission of Southern University and A&M College, a Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, is “to provide opportunities for a diverse student population to achieve a high-quality, global educational experience, to engage in scholarly, research, and creative activities, and to give meaningful public service to the community, the state, the nation, and the world so that Southern University graduates are competent, informed, and productive citizens.” Southern University and A&M College is part of the only historically black Land Grant university system in the United States.
Southern University and A&M College offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, as well as certificates, from the following colleges:
- College of Education, Arts, and Humanities
- College of Business
- College of Engineering and Computer Science
- College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- College of Sciences and Agriculture
- College of Nursing and Allied Health
Online associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees are offered through the Southern University System Online. Students in these online programs are taught by world-class faculty. Southern University Online’s main commitment is to academic excellence and student success.
Accreditation & Licensing
Southern University and A & M College is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Type:
4-year, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 7,203 ; Graduate: 2,011Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 16% ; Graduate: 10%Graduation Rate:
28%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$43,371Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$29,251Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
76%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$7,699Credit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Southern University and A & M College is located in Louisiana
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