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Southern University and A & M College admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 35%
- SAT (middle 50%): 790-1020
- ACT (middle 50%): 15-19
Southern University and A & M College is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into Southern University and A & M College
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1020 or an ACT around 19 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Southern University and A & M College a stronger bet. Below 790, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Southern University and A & M College a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Southern University and A & M College's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Southern University and A & M College with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Southern University and A & M College?
Southern University and A & M College has a 35% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Southern University and A & M College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Southern University and A & M College scored 790-1020 on the SAT. Scoring above 1020 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 790 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Southern University and A & M College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Southern University and A & M College scored 15-19 on the ACT. Above 19 is strong, below 15 is below the typical admit.
Is Southern University and A & M College a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Southern University and A & M College's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.