| Screen last updated on: January 2009 |
| Total undergraduates: |
6,974 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
6,192 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
782 |
| Total graduate students: |
1,314 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
540 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
774 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Central Plains |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
18% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 97.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 0.6% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.9% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 95.5% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.0% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.4% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 0.1% | Hispanic |
| 2.7% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.3% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Campus size: |
964 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Baton Rouge, LA |
| Population of city/town: |
733,802 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
New Orleans, Shreveport |
| Nearest major city: |
New Orleans |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
92 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
454,863 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (48%)
- men's dorms (52%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
81% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
30% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
69% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
First-time freshmen are required to live on campus unless living within a 25 mile radius of campus. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
84% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1500 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives, special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art museum, Black heritage museum. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, math |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
5 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
1% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
2% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Southern Digest (two per week) |
| Number of honor societies: |
6 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
79 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Committed to Christ Student Organization, Full Gospel Fellowship (Campus Outreach Ministry), New Season Ministries, Measure of Faith Women's Outreach, Nation of Islam Student Association, SU Interfaith Club, |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Association for Women Students, Black CIty Entertainment, Collegiate 100 Black Men, National Association for Black Accountants, Minorities in Agriculture, National Resources & Related Sciences, NAACP |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Ace' at Modeling Troupe, Aniamal Science/Pre Vet Club, Beta Kappa Chi, Califronia West COast Association, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Child Development Club, Circle K, College Republications, Creative Arts Society, Designers of Tomorrow, Econimics and Finance Club, Fine Empowering Women, Fine Intelligent Real Men, Florida Club, Georgis Club, GIS Club, Gold N' Bluez Dance Team, National Institute of Science, Omega tau Pi Community Service Organizations, House of Couture Modeling Troupe, House Party Productions, Jaguar Gold Dancers, People's ENT, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of American, Inc. Phi Upsilon Omicron, Playboy Productions, Pre-Law Society, Student Goverment Association, Sigma Alpha Iota, Smith Brown Memorial Union Look Dancers, Social Work Action Club, Sociology Club, Spanish Club, Spreading Positivity and Reinforcing Knowledge, Jimbawe Dance Team, Jno G. Lewis Masonic Lodge #261, Kappa Kappa Psi Band, Lacumba Players, Lambda Alpha, Lambda Iota Tau, Math Club, Midwest Club, Mu Phi Epsilon, Student Nurses Association, SU Amateur Radio Club, Su Ambassadors, SU Interdenominational Gospel Choir, SU Master of Public Administration Association. SU Pan Hellenic Council, SU Student Alumni Association, SU Student Historical Society, SU Student Rehabilitation Association, Therapeutic Recreation & Leisure Studies Students in Action, SU TB 75, Tri Beta, Until Nothing is too Exclusive, Upsilon Phi Upsilon Community Service Organization |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Gregory LaFleur,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Deborah Paul,
SWA |
| School colors: |
columbia blue and gold |
| School mascot: |
Jaguars |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Southwestern Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | FCS |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's bowling | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
New Orleans, LA (80 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Baton Rouge, LA (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Hammond, LA (46 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Baton Rouge, LA (8 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
2% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
yes |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
13% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Southeastern Louisiana University, Southern University and A&M College, Southern University--New Orleans, University of New Orleans |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
25% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Raytheon, CN Railways, Johnson * Johnson (McNeil), Caterpillar, Pratt & Whitney, Dow Chemical, IBM, Lockeed Martin, Delphi, Exxon-Mobile |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Lieutenant General Edward Honore (3 stars)
- Lieutenant General Joe N. Ballard (3 stars)
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