More selective than 95% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
20% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 77% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Southern University and A & M College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Southern University and A & M College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Southern University and A & M College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 410 | 530 |
| SAT math | 380 | 490 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 19 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 790 | 1020 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Southern University and A & M College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 35% | 410–530 | 380–490 | 15–19 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 50% | 418–510 | 380–490 | 15–19 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Southern University and A & M College compared with other Louisiana colleges?
Southern University and A & M College has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana | 14% | 86% | $39,949 |
| 2 | Southern University and A & M College | 35% | 27% | $20,077 |
| 3 | Dillard University | 42% | 43% | $22,094 |
| 4 | Grambling State University | 45% | 36% | $19,809 |
| 5 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | 51% | 38% | $7,022 |
| 6 | Centenary College of Louisiana | 56% | 56% | $23,624 |
| 7 | Xavier University of Louisiana | 69% | 49% | $17,127 |
| 8 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 73% | 69% | $19,151 |
| 9 | University of Holy Cross | 74% | 49% | $15,635 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Southern University and A & M College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Southern University and A & M College admissions questions
What is the Southern University and A & M College acceptance rate?
Southern University and A & M College accepts 35% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,095 of 12,221 applicants were admitted.
Does Southern University and A & M College require the SAT or ACT?
Southern University and A & M College requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 20% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 77% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Southern University and A & M College?
The middle 50% of Southern University and A & M College enrolled first-year students scored 790–1020 on the SAT and 15–19 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Southern University and A & M College?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,711 of 6,095).
Is Southern University and A & M College getting harder to get into?
Southern University and A & M College accepted 35% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 50% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southern University and A & M College overview