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?

To get recruited at Southern, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Southern's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

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

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.0+ GPA bar.

Southern is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the SWAC, located in Baton Rouge, LA. We map track & field at Southern, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HBCU designated institution.

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 track & field

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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. We map track & field at Southern with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

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

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