Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $26,341. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Louisiana residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,922 | $17,272 |
| Housing & meals | $9,366 | $9,366 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $5,470 | $5,470 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | +$283 | +$283 |
| Total cost of attendance | $26,341 | $33,691 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
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Southern University and A & M College net price compared with other Louisiana colleges
Southern University and A & M College has the 19th-lowest average net price of 25 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Xavier University of Louisiana | $17,127 | 49% | $52,184 |
| 16 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | $18,552 | 45% | $59,419 |
| 17 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $19,151 | 69% | $61,251 |
| 18 | Grambling State University | $19,809 | 36% | $41,109 |
| 19 | Southern University and A & M College | $20,077 | 27% | $43,371 |
| 20 | Herzing University-New Orleans | $21,269 | 15% | $36,909 |
| 21 | Dillard University | $22,094 | 43% | $39,196 |
| 22 | Centenary College of Louisiana | $23,624 | 56% | $50,330 |
| 23 | Loyola University New Orleans | $23,696 | 59% | $52,927 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Louisiana colleges →
Why Southern University and A & M College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University and A & M College | 35% | $20,077 | 27% | $43,371 | This school |
| Grambling State University | 45% | $19,809 | 36% | $41,109 | |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | 51% | $7,022 | 38% | $47,477 | |
| University of New Orleans | 74% | $12,384 | 38% | $47,872 | |
| McNeese State University | 78% | $12,493 | 47% | $46,453 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Southern University and A & M College would cost you $268 more per year than Grambling State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Southern University and A & M College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$2,239).
- Southern University and A & M College gives aided families $706 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Louisiana resident | Southern University and A & M College | Grambling State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,922 | $7,683 | +$2,239 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,800 | −$500 |
| Housing & meals | $9,366 | $10,990 | −$1,624 |
| Personal & travel | $5,470 | $5,190 | +$280 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | +$283 | −$296 | +$579 |
| Sticker price | $26,341 | $25,367 | +$974 |
| Average grants | −$6,264 | −$5,558 | −$706 |
| You pay | $20,077 | $19,809 | +$268 |
“+” means Southern University and A & M College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Southern University and A & M College cost questions
How much is tuition at Southern University and A & M College?
Tuition and fees are $9,922 a year for Louisiana residents and $17,272 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Southern University and A & M College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $26,341 a year for Louisiana residents living on campus and about $33,691 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Southern University and A & M College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,077 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $19,047; $48–75k pay $22,288; $110k+ pay $26,069. These figures are for Louisiana residents.
How much debt do Southern University and A & M College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,455, and 13.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Southern University and A & M College overview