Southern University and A & M College

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Southern Branch Post Office
Baton Rouge, LA 70813

General information

(225) 771-4500

Type of institution:	Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid:	Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered:	Associate degrees, Bachelor degrees, Masters degrees, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificates, Doctor's degrees
Carnegie classification:	Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students:	8,288 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:	$ 20

Mission

Southern University and A&M College at Baton Rouge is a component of the public education system of the State of Louisiana, providing comprehensive programs of study ranging from associate degrees to doctoral degrees. The University’s admission policy is grounded in the belief that opportunity and quality can co-exist in a diverse educational environment. The University is committed to a broad program of research and creative work to stimulate faculty and students in a quest for knowledge and to aid society in resolving its scientific, technical, socioeconomic and cultural problems. Southern University and A&M College at Baton Rouge renders services to the community through urban and rural programs. Adhering to the spirit of its 1890 Land Grand function, the University’s extension programs have assumed a more prominent posture throughout the State of Louisiana, nationally and internationally.

Tuition and Fees	2009-2008	2008-2007	2007-2006
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
In-State	$ 3,906	$ 3,666	$ 3,602
Out of State	$ 9,698	$ 9,458	$ 9,458
Books and Supplies	$ 1,200	$ 1,200	$ 1,764
On-Campus
Room and board	$ 5,558	$ 5,734	$ 5,030
Other Expenses	$ 2,721	$ 2,667	$ 3,977
Off Campus
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Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of Aid	Percentage of students receiving aid	Average amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship)	72%	$ 3,420
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship)	18%	$ 2,293
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship)	22%	$ 3,023
Loans to students	75%	$ 4,969

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