Southern University and A & M College

Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A&M College is the flagship institution of the SU System and the largest historically black school in Louisiana. Over 7,000 students attend SU, many of whom complete distance education through Moodle. Online offerings include associate degrees in business management and health information technology. Distance learners can earn bachelor's credentials in interdisciplinary studies, designing a curriculum that aligns with their interests and goals. The university also offers four-year programs for psychology and criminal justice. Criminal justice professionals can extend their education by obtaining an executive master's degree that focuses on challenges related to law enforcement, corrections systems, and the courts. Additional graduate programs include public administration and business administration. The MBA track maintains specialized accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Candidates pick from concentrations like international business, supply chain management, and entrepreneurship. To enroll in a graduate program, applicants need a minimum 2.7 undergraduate GPA. They must also furnish GRE/GMAT scores, three recommendation letters, and a personal statement.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
64% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
81% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
61% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Not required or recommended |
High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
Completion of college prep program: | Required | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
11k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
62%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
23:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
3 | Architecture And Related Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
4 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
5 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
6 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
7 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
8 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
9 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
10 | Engineering | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
11 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
12 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
13 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
14 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
15 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
16 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
17 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
18 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
19 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
20 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
21 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
22 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
23 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
24 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
25 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
26 | Psychology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
27 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
28 | Transportation And Materials Moving | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
29 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |