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Address:
Harding Blvd.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
Main Phone: (225) 771-4500
Main Contact: Velva Thomas
Website:http://www.subr.edu/

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Southern University and A&M College

     Southern University and A&M College is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The concept of Southern University was put forward by P. B. S. Pinchback, T. T. Allain, and Henry Demas as an institution "for the education of persons of color" at the Louisiana State Constitutional Convention (1879). The university was officially established in 1881. Southern University and A&M College offers an array of degrees and programs through its various academic divisions which include:
◊ College of Agriculture, Family, and Consumer Sciences
◊ College of Arts and Humanities
◊ College of Business
◊ College of Education
◊ College of Engineering
◊ College of Sciences
◊ Honors College
◊ School of Architecture
◊ School of Nursing
◊ The Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
◊ University College
     Southern University and A&M College sports teams are known as the Jaguars.

Quick Facts

Undergrad Population: 6091
Graduate Population: 1215
Student Body: Coed
In State Tuition: $5074
Out of State Tuition: $11612
Room & Board: $7007
Applications Due: July 1st ($20)
 Conference: Southwestern Athletic
Mascot: Jaguars
Accreditations:
Online Classes: no
Percent Men: 43%
Percent Women: 57%

Online Admissions Application:

http://web.subr.edu/index.php?id=84
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Majors Offered

College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences
-Agricultural Sciences
-Family and Consumer Sciences
-Urban Forestry and Natural Resources

College of Business
-Accounting, Finance & Economics
-Management and Marketing
-Master of Business Administration

Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences
-Criminal Justice
-History
-Political Science
-Psychology
-Social Work
-Sociology
-Criminal Justice-Undergraduate (Online)
-Criminal Justice-Master's (Online)
-Executive Master's of Public Administration (Online)
-Master's of Criminal Justice
-Master's of Psychology
-Master's Public Administration
-Master's Social Science
-Ph.D. in Public Policy

College of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
-English & Philosophy
-World Languages
-Mass Communication
-Music
-Speech and Theatre
-Visual Arts
-Curriculum and Instruction
-Educational Theory, Policy and Practice

College of Nursing and Allied Health
-Nursing
-Speech-Language Pathology
-Rehabilitation Counseling
-Therapeutic Recreation & Leisure Studies

College of Sciences and Engineering
-Civil and Environmental Engineering
-Electrical Engineering
-Electronic Engineering Technology Program
-Mechanical Engineering
-Computer Science
-Biology and Chemistry
-Biology
-Chemistry
-Mathematics and Physics -Mathematics
-Physics
-Environmental Toxicology
-Science and Math Education

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Choral Groups, Fraternities, Jazz Band, Student Newspaper
College History
     Southern University and A&M College had its beginning in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1880. Southern University has since established four additional campuses. The Baton Rouge campus is the flagship campus. The Southern University System is the only HBCU system in the nation.
     Southern University and A&M College is a comprehensive institution offering four-year, graduate, professional, and doctoral degree programs. It offers bachelor’s degrees in 42 areas, 19 master’s, five doctoral, and two associate degrees. An average of 8,000 students are enrolled each year at the Baton Rouge campus. Approaching the year 2010, Southern is meeting the needs of a more-than-ever diverse student population.
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News and Upcoming Events at Southern University and A&M College

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Southern University, through the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, continues to move forward with being the only HBCU in ...
Southern University and Entergy announce $2 Million Engineering Education Initiative
Governor Edwards announces $2 million match for facilities Entergy has partnered with Southern University to further support their mutual commitmen ...
SUBR alumnus Donney Rose selected for 2018-2019 Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow Recognition
Southern University alumnus and teaching artist, Donney Rose, has been selected for the 2018-1019 Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow Recognition. Th ...
SU Students to compete in 29th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship
SU Quizz Bowl Team SU Quizz Bowl Team After participating in a National Qualifying Tournament, Southern University at Baton Rouge will compete a ...
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