Southern University and A&M College
Admissions
Interested in attending Southern University and A&M College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Southern University and A&M College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Southern University and A&M College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Southern University accepted 44% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 6,906 people applied and 3,013 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Southern University and A&M College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 54% ended up enrolling at Southern University and A&M College, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Southern University and A&M College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Southern University considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Class Rank
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Southern University and A&M College?
Grades
Students who recently attended Southern University and A&M College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.03. 12% of freshmen who attended Southern University were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 28% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Southern University is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Southern University and A&M College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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