
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
Avg GPA
3.0
Graduation
27%
Acceptance
35%
Student:Faculty
21:1
Avg SAT
938
Retention
60%
Setting
Urban
Climate
Warm
Median Earnings
$33,033
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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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