Baton Rouge, LA
Competitive — only about 50 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 15 percentage points since 2019, from 35% to 50% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10,563 | 3,687 | 1,338 | 35% |
| 2020 | 6,935 | 3,013 | 1,370 | 43% |
| 2021 | 8,551 | 5,035 | 1,618 | 59% |
| 2022 | 10,609 | 5,718 | 1,678 | 54% |
| 2023 | 12,221 | 6,095 | 1,711 | 50% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,373 of 8,802 women and 1,672 of 3,347 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Southern University and A & M College has an acceptance rate of 50% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,095 of 12,221 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 50 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
12,221 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,711 enrolled.
Yes. Southern University and A & M College requires admission test scores to be considered for admission.
The acceptance rate has risen 15 percentage points since 2019, from 35% to 50% — it has become less selective.