Excellence defines us.
Southern University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
8,800
Students on Campus
Baton Rouge
Location
700,000
Metro Population
8,800
Students on Campus
Baton Rouge
Location
700,000
Metro Population
About This Campus
Southern University is an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution with a multicultural student body of about 8,000 students. Students come from most US states and about 5 foreign countries. SU's 512 acre campus is lovely and overlooks the Mississippi River. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and has numerous program accreditations including computer science, chemistry, engineering, education, social work, and music, including jazz. The University has Centers for Energy and Environmental Studies, Small Farm Research, Social Research, and International Development. Its sports and music programs have received international recognition.
Pride sustains us.
Tradition guides us.
Helpful Information
It is easy to enroll in courses, placement is usually easy. There are only a few buses serving the city. The students need to plan 1-2 hrs. per trip.
Location Information
Baton Rouge, Louisiana's capital city, is the heart of the State's governmental activities. It is a major inland port city on the Mississippi River. Baton Rouge is 80 miles from New Orleans, two hours from the Gulf Coast, and five hours from Houston, TX. North Baton Rouge, about 5 minutes from the airport. The campus location is on Scott's Bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in the northern section of the City of Baton Rouge. The campus encompasses 512 acres.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/17/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026
Spring Start Date: 01/11/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/14/2027
CLOSED PROGRAMS:
Architecture
NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Business Administration
- Fashion Design and Textiles
- Nursing
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
- Child Life Specialist
- Urban Forestry
OPTIONS:
Honors Access: No
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
Limited
Closed
- Accounting
- African-American/Black Studies
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agriculture
- Animal Sciences
- Art History Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration Management and Operations
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Child Development
- Civil Engineering
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminology
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Dance
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Economics
- Education Entrepreneurship
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental Science
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Food Science
- Forestry
- French Language and Literature
- History
- Human Biology
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Journalism
- Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
- Literature
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Music
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Nutrition Sciences
- Physics
- Plant Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Policy Analysis
- Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Soil Sciences
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Work and Family Studies
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
- General Eligibility Requirements
- No DACA students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
- No undocumented students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
- Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will Not Accept
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Receive from Canada: Not Participating
- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
Tuition/Finance
Figures per Semester are current as of 10/01/2024
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Not Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Watermark Fee
$100
Year
Home
Mandatory
Admission Fee
$20
Year
Home
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$45
Term
Home
Optional
Housing Fee
$150
Year
Home
Mandatory
NSE Program Fee
$50
Term
Home
Mandatory
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Student housing application fee will be due by April 1st.
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Room/Meals
Figures per Semester are current as of 02/19/2026
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? Yes
- Is on-campus living required? No
- Number of reserved housing spaces: 2
- Average Room Cost (per term): $2945.25
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
- Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
- Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $1916
- Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Chance of Acceptance
Direct Placement for Spring 2027
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Limited
Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
Limited
Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.
Priority Placements for Academic Year 27/28
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Excellent
This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Good
This campus accepts many (50-74%) applicants. You definitely want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
Excellent
This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.