Division I · Southwestern Athletic Conf.
Southern University, Baton Rouge · Cost & aid
Baton Rouge, LA · City · Public · Research university · the Jaguars · Website ↗
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$33,334
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$25,984
In-state
on campus
$18,937
Average net price
lower half for affordability in Division I
$1.4M
Athletic aid, women's
$8,209 per roster spot
$2.2M
Athletic aid, men's
$8,179 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $33,334 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$1,436,660
- Per roster spot$8,209 across 175 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$2,159,496
- Per roster spot$8,179 across 264 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$5k / $15k
- Tuition & fees$9,842 in-state · $17,192 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
Among Division I schools; every list Southern University, Baton Rouge is on.
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