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Southern University And A & M College is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Southern University And A & M College is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering, family and social work, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Southern University And A & M College does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 52% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 380. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 370 and 480.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Southern University And A & M College had 10,364 enrolled students in 2005. The school has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at Southern University And A & M College. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Southern University And A & M College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Southern University And A & M College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southern University and A&M College at Baton Rouge is a component of the public education system of the State of Louisiana, providing comprehensive programs of study ranging from associate degrees to doctoral degrees. The UniversityÆs admission policy is grounded in the belief that opportunity and quality can co-exist in a diverse educational environment. The University is committed to a broad program of research and creative work to stimulate faculty and students in a quest for knowledge and to aid society in resolving its scientific, technical, socioeconomic and cultural problems. Southern University and A&M College at Baton Rouge renders services to the community through urban and rural programs. Adhering to the spirit of its 1890 Land Grand function, the UniversityÆs extension programs have assumed a more prominent posture throughout the State of Louisiana, nationally and internationally."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern University And A & M College
Southern Branch Post Office
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
General Phone: (225) 771-4500
Admissions Phone: (225) 771-2430
Financial Aid Phone: (225) 771-2790
http://www.subr.edu
Southern University And A & M College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 181 | elementary/middle school admin, special ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, teacher education and development, school counseling, physical education teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 157 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, managerial economics, CIO training |
| Family And Social Work | 142 | family and consumer science, social work, public administration, public policy analysis |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 95 | recreational therapy, vocational counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 90 | political science, history, social services, sociology, English, Spanish language, French language, speech and rhetoric |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 88 | computer science |
| Engineering | 84 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 83 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing science, various nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 64 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Media | 63 | mass communication |
| Science | 55 | biology, chemistry, physics, chemistry courses, environmental toxicology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 40 | psychology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 31 | mental health services tech, audiology and speech pathology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 16 | urban forestry |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | electronics tech |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 10 | agriculture, agricultural economics |
| Architecture And Planning | 8 | architecture |
| Music | 6 | music performance |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern University And A & M College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 923 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 303 | 22 |
| Doctor's degree | 14 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
Southern University And A & M College is a historically black college.
In 2005, Southern University And A & M College had a total enrollment of 10,364 students (9,272 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 95% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 75% |
| Texas | 7% |
| California | 4% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Southern University And A & M College offers campus housing for 3,015 of its 9,272 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Baton Rouge, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,692 | 2,457 | 52% | 1,503 | 61% |
| Men | 1,939 | 990 | 51% | 612 | 62% |
| Women | 2,753 | 1,467 | 53% | 891 | 61% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 15% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (225) 771-2430
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,592 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,384 |
| Room and board | $ 4,646 |
| Room charge | $ 2,816 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,680 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,788 |
Financial Aid:
Southern University And A & M College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 202500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (225) 771-2790
Southern University And A & M College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 134 | 93 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 45 | 50 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 57 | 84 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $80,501 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $57,633 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $45,238 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $69,638 | 15 | $52,949 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 74 | $67,012 | 31 | $63,113 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 58 | $54,577 | 40 | $52,087 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 51 | $48,616 | 84 | $45,068 |
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $35,266 | 33 | $35,005 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 208 | $55,218 | 188 | $47,770 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 166 | 85 | 251 |
| Football | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| Baseball | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| Track | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 49 | 60 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Urban Forestry
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Environmental Toxicology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern University And A & M College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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