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Southern University and A & M College Demographics & Diversity

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Extremely Low

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southern University and A & M College are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Southern University and A & M College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.

Racial demographics of Southern University and A & M College students
Race Percent of Students
White 2%
Black 93%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 2%
International 1%
Race Unknown 1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Very Low

There are 94% more female students than male students enrolled at Southern University and A & M College with a gender ratio of 74% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southern University and A & M College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Southern University and A & M College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 38%
Women 74%
Enrollment by gender for Southern University and A & M College students
Gender Number of Students
Men 2,800
Women 5,426

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Low

Southern University and A & M College serves a low number of students outside of Louisiana, with 67 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Southern University and A & M College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 67%
Out of State 33%
Foreign 0%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$45,854 per year

81% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
7,320
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 18.5%
Part time Undergrads 11.4%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160621 IPEDS survey data for Southern University and A & M College.

Last updated February 24, 2024