Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is 44%. Last year, 6,906 students applied to Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College and 3,013 were admitted.

If you are applying to Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/1 and the application fee is $20.

Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College's admissions stats.

Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.1
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	12%
Mean SAT Score	870
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	11%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	83%
Waitlist	No

Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	–

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Considering Applying Early to Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College?

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Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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Is Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Hard To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College. Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College accepted 44% of all applicants, approximately 3,013 of the 6,906 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

What does Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important

Make sure to check with Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College for more information on admission factors.

Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	Louisiana Board of Regents Core curriculum of 16.5 units of selected courses
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College?

Students admitted to Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1.

Out of all students that were admitted, 82% submitted a class rank. At Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 12% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 28% were in the top 25% and 60% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	2%
3.75 and 3.99	7%
3.50 and 3.74	12%
3.25 and 3.49	14%
3.00 and 3.24	18%
2.50 and 2.9	32%
2.00 and 2.49	14.5%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2008, 11% of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 83% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

The mean composite SAT score for a Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College student is 870.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College students scored 510 or higher and 75% of students scored 440 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College students scored 533 or higher, and 75% scored a 440 or higher.

To be most competitive at Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, you should strive to earn between 16 and 20 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 20 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 20, and three out of four students scored lower than 20 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.

More Information on Transferring to Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Admissions FAQs

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Does Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College accept transfer credits?

✅ Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Do I have to submit test scores to Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College?

✅ Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is not test optional.

What is Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College's acceptance rate?

✅ Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College has an acceptance rate of 44%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College?

❌ Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College does not offer early decision.

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