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Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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At Southern University and A & M College, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $18,614 a year after grants, against $26,328 for families earning over $110,000.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$18,631
$1,285 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $18,614 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $16,350 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $18,195 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $23,454 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,328 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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Grambling, LA
Graduation rate 29%, close to 28%
Profile closeness79/100
Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Same control type (public)
Profile closeness43/100
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
Graduation rate 24%, close to 28%
Profile closeness77/100
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX
Same Carnegie classification
Profile closeness62/100
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS
Same control type (public)
Profile closeness57/100
Jackson State University-Mississippi
Jackson, MS
Enrollment 4,600 students, close to 5,519
Profile closeness56/100
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
Graduation rate 23%, close to 28%
Profile closeness49/100
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL
Graduation rate 28%, close to 28%
Profile closeness86/100
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