Southern University and A & M College Acceptance Rate
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,221
- Admitted
- 6,095
- Yield
- 28.1%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Southern University and A & M College's acceptance rate has fallen from 53.6% in 2014–15 to 49.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,003 to 12,221 (+307%) over that period.
Its 49.9% rate makes Southern University and A & M College more selective than about 84% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 81%.
Southern University and A & M College requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 28.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,003 | 1,611 | 53.6% | 956 |
| 2015–16 | 2,505 | 1,968 | 78.6% | 1,219 |
| 2016–17 | 3,816 | 3,770 | 98.8% | 1,071 |
| 2017–18 | 5,307 | 2,413 | 45.5% | 1,237 |
| 2018–19 | 11,245 | 4,188 | 37.2% | 1,340 |
| 2019–20 | 10,563 | 3,687 | 34.9% | 1,338 |
| 2020–21 | 6,935 | 3,013 | 43.4% | 1,370 |
| 2021–22 | 8,551 | 5,035 | 58.9% | 1,618 |
| 2022–23 | 10,609 | 5,718 | 53.9% | 1,678 |
| 2023–24 | 12,221 | 6,095 | 49.9% | 1,711 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,802 | 4,373 | 49.7% |
| Men | 3,347 | 1,672 | 50% |
| Unknown | 72 | 50 | 69.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 418–510 | 20% |
| SAT Math | 380–490 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–19 | 77% |
How Southern University and compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Southern University and A & M College's acceptance rate?
Southern University and A & M College's acceptance rate is 49.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,095 admitted of 12,221 applicants).
Is Southern University and A & M College test optional?
Southern University and A & M College requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Southern University and A & M College?
Southern University and A & M College received 12,221 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,095.
What SAT score do you need for Southern University and A & M College?
Admitted students at Southern University and A & M College typically scored 418–510 on SAT Reading/Writing and 380–490 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Southern University and A & M College getting harder to get into?
Southern University and A & M College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.6% in 2014–15 to 49.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.subr.edu/.