SUBR Description

Approximately 60 undergraduate and 30 graduate degrees with options to specialize are offered at Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge (SUBR).

A historically black college (HBCU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Southern University and A & M College offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

Majors available within certain fields or subject areas are highly specific. For example, a student may earn a degree in a field as focused as Apparel Merchandising, Urban Forestry, Music Education, Broadcasting or Therapeutic Recreation.

Southern University students may also obtain a more general degree in such fields as English, Psychology, Social Work or Architecture.

With half of the undergraduate population residing on campus in dorms or apartment-style units, Southern University also provides a lively campus life including sports, recreational and club activities. Its marching band, in fact, is known nationally and has performed at the Super Bowl and the annual Rose Bowl parade in Pasadena, CA.

Career services at SUBR include career counseling and access to internship opportunities

Financial aid for eligible undergraduates includes academic scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. Graduate students who qualify may procure scholarships and loans as well as teaching or research assistant-ships.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Jaguars

Website

www.subr.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$4,100

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,892

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

7,627

SUBR Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
6,453
Freshman Class
1,044
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
7,627

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
84%
Graduate
16%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
78%
Out-of-State
22%

Gender of Students

Women
59%
Men
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
94%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
3%
Other
2%

Students State Origin

Louisiana
78%
Texas
8%
Georgia
2%
California
1%
Florida
1%
Other
10%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%