| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,922 Louisiana Residents $17,272 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,024 Alabama Residents $18,634 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,738 Louisiana Residents $17,184 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,010 Alabama Residents $16,606 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,699 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,597 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower900 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher910 SAT 17 ACT |
| Tighter35.12% | Acceptance Rate | Easier57.95% |
| Favorable20.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.51% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger8,279 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,295 |
| Larger6,713 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,370 |
| Larger1,566 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller925 |
| Larger379 | Online Student Population | Smaller325 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher27% | Graduate Rate | Lower24% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 33% |
| Lower60% | Retention Rate | Higher70% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 427 | Number of faculty | 379 |
| Lower$69,575 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$78,336 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.