What division is Southern?

Southern competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the SWAC.

What GPA do you need for Southern?

The average GPA at Southern is 3.0. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

Southern has an enrollment of approximately 5,519 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Southern?

Southern has an acceptance rate of 35%.

How do I get recruited to play at Southern?

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Southern

Baton Rouge, LAFCSSWAC

HBCUVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FCS

Division

5,519

Enrollment

3.0

Avg GPA

35%

Acceptance

27%

Graduation

60%

Retention

Southern is a NCAA Division I FCS program competing in the SWAC. Located in Baton Rouge, LA with an enrollment of 5,519 students. Average GPA: 3.0. Acceptance rate: 35%. Graduation rate: 27%. Urban campus setting. Warm climate. HBCU designated institution. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.

Last updated: April 2026

Academics

Avg GPA

3.0

Graduation

27%

Acceptance

35%

Student:Faculty

21:1

Avg SAT

938

Retention

60%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$33,033

Coaching Staff94 coaches across all sports

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About Southern Athletics

Southern is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Baton Rouge, LA, competing in the SWAC. With an enrollment of 5,519 students, Southern offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, Southern has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.

The average GPA for athletes at Southern is 3.0. The school maintains a 27% graduation rate.

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