| Southern University and A & M vs. AAMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#23 in Federal Region VI Universities #13 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #96 in Federal Region IV Universities #19 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,848 Louisiana Residents $17,198 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,024 Alabama Residents $18,634 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,658 Louisiana Residents $17,104 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,542 Alabama Residents $21,574 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,949 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,797 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower890 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher920 SAT 17 ACT |
| Tighter53.90% | Acceptance Rate | Easier68.40% |
| Favorable29.35% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.30% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger8,226 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,007 |
| Larger6,470 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,206 |
| Larger1,756 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller801 |
| Larger1,067 | Online Student Population | Smaller429 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher30% | Graduate Rate | Lower26% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,000) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,776) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,080) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 441 | Number of faculties | 363 |
| Lower$52,317 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,824 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.