Southern University and A&M College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences
Baton Rouge, LA
Founded in 1880
Serving the State, the Nation and the World
Urban
setting
7,140
Students
$2,486.50 / $3,675
Tuition In-state / Out-of-state
Overview
School Website >>The College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences (CAFCS) has been an integral part of the Southern University System from its inception. CAFCS has three departments offering degrees that prepare students for a variety of cutting-edge careers.
The Department of Agricultural Sciences offers a B.S. Degree with concentrations in Agriculture Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Plant and Soil Sciences, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine. The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a B.S. degree with concentrations in Apparel, Merchandising and Textiles, Child Development, and Food and Human Nutrition. The Department of Urban Forestry and Natural Resources offers three degrees: B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. CAFCS’ mission is to promote academic excellence and prepare students to become highly qualified professionals for careers in competitive and global markets.
Our students study under highly qualified faculty who expose them to research and encourage involvement in public service. Many students take advantage of summer internships with businesses, state and federal government agencies as part of their educational preparation for productive careers. CAFCS students are also offered leadership and personal development opportunities through organizations related to their majors and are encouraged to consider study abroad programs.
The concentrations under each of Southern University’s three undergraduate majors are:
Agricultural Sciences: Agricultural Economics; Agribusiness; Animal Science; Plant and Soil Science; Pre-Vet Medicine; Sustainable Agriculture
Family and Consumer Sciences: Apparel Merchandising and Textiles; Child Development; Child Life Specialist; Culinary Management; Human Nutrition and Food; and Nutrition and Health Informatics Management
Urban Forestry: Environmental Studies; Geospatial Technologies; Urban Forestry
Agricultural Degrees Offered
- Agricultural Sciences
- Urban Forestry and Natural Resource Management
- Family and Consumer Sciences
Admissions
Total Enrollment: 7,140
Agricultural Students: 550
Male Female Student Ratio: 37%/67%
Applying
Application Fee: $20
Application Deadline: Jul 15
Target SAT Score: Math 500-600; English 250/450
Target ACT Score: Math 19; English 18
Tuition
In-State: $2,486.50
Out-of-State: $3,675
Student Fees: $2,434.50
Room and Board: $3,524
More Info
Religious Affiliation: non-denominational
Horticulture Research Farm
The Southern University College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences has a horticulture research farm on campus that is used for teaching, research and extension. The 5-acre unit has greenhouses, small farming, specialty crops, a pecan orchard and a vineyard. Students, faculty, and staff work to conduct research and workshops to link stakeholders with the necessary information to be successful. In the accompanying photo, instructor Stephanie Elwood (left) is giving instructions to students Lauryn Langley (middle) and Garrick Breaux on the importance of companion planting in small gardens.
