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Southern University and A & M College

Southern University and A & M College

  • Public
  • Research university

Southern University and A & M College: international tuition 17,272 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 33,691 USD, acceptance rate 35.1%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.

Getting in. The school admits 35.1% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 410–530, Math 380–490, ACT 15–19. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5+.

Cost for a year. One year comes to about 33,691 USD, before any scholarship. There is 1 scholarship, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.

Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.

Admissions checked 13/10/2026

Overview
At a glance

What is the tuition at Southern University and A & M College?

International tuition is 17,272 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 33,691 USD.

What English scores does Southern University and A & M College require?

Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.

What is the acceptance rate at Southern University and A & M College?

The acceptance rate is 35.1%.

Total cost / year (estimate)
≈ 33,691 USD≈ ₫879M
tuition 17,272 USD
Aid for intl students
Coming soon
Acceptance rate
35.1%
IELTSminimum
5
International students
0.3%
undergraduate
Programs
31 programs
Founded
1880
Students
6,933
Ways to pay
  • Pay in fullYes
  • Aid with the offerUnclear
  • Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear

For Vietnamese students

Vietnamese community nearby

Baton Rouge
3,706
1.7% of residents2,145 born in Vietnam
Baton Rouge area
6,163
0.7% of residents3,535 born in Vietnam

Students on campus lifei

  • Historically Black Since2023Vlog
  • The College Tour2024Campus tour

Contact

Address
P.O. Box 9231, Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Admissions email
Social
Cost & scholarships

Tuition and cost for a year

Total cost / year
≈ 33,691 USD≈ ₫879M
estimate, a rough guide
International tuition
17,272 USD≈ ₫450M
International tuition per year (USD) vs other schoolsLower than 78% of schools
Middle half: 17,736–29,90980% of schools: 12,754–39,344

Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.

What a year costs

Tuition17,272 USD≈ ₫450M
Housing & meals8,018 USD≈ ₫209M
Other itemsi8,401 USD≈ ₫219M
Total cost per year (estimate)≈ 33,691 USD≈ ₫879M

Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.

VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.

Scholarships and aid for international students

Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.

Scholarships at this school

Other1
  • School of Nursing Retention ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearOtherSeparate application requiredSchool page

    The page says nothing about citizenship, and the scholarship is for currently enrolled nursing students (Levels I-III), not incoming first-years.

Admissions

Admission requirements

Acceptance rate
35.1%
SAT / ACT
Test-optionali
Minimum IELTS
5
Application fee (typical)
~50 USD
comparison: median of 349 United States schools, not this school's fee

SAT / ACT of enrolled students

SATReading & Writing200800410–530
SATMath200800380–490
ACTcomposite13615–19

English

IELTSAcademic09≥ 5

Application requirements

  • High-school transcriptiRequired
  • English proficiencyiRequired
  • Proof of fundsiRequired

Deadlines

ComparisonThis school has not posted this year's deadlines. Among United States schools in Duckling's data, Early Decision is usually around Nov 1, Regular Decision is usually around Jan 15. Check the school's site before applying.

Minimum English scores vs other schools

IELTS AcademicLower than most
Middle half: 6–780% of schools: 6–7

Compared with 42 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.

Programs & careers

Programs

31 programs

Outcomes

Earnings 10 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
43,371 USD≈ ₫1.13B
Earnings 6 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
33,033 USD

Staying in United States after graduation

Working after graduation

OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.

Campus life

Climate

Coldest
4°C
Nights in January, days around 16°C
Warmest
33°C
Days in August, nights around 24°C
Days below 0°C a year
18 days
Snow
Rarely
Daily temperature by month
0°10°20°30°
mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
School: low → high Hanoi Rain Snow (water equivalent)

School & campus

Public / private
Public
Kind
Research university
Setting
Urban
Founded
1880
Students
6,933
Undergraduates
5,519
International students
0.3% undergrad

Where the school is

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State LouisianaBaton Rouge, United States

Detailed map

Academics & housing

Return for year 2
60.3%
Graduate within 6 years
27.1%

Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.

Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data