First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | July 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: subr.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 111 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 82 |
| Business Administration and Management | 56 |
| Psychology | 42 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 39 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 37 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 35 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 30 |
Show the other 20 majors
| Agriculture | 29 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 |
| Social Work | 23 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 22 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 20 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 20 |
| Computer Science | 20 |
| Civil Engineering | 19 |
| Accounting | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 |
| Finance | 14 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 13 |
| Music Performance | 13 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 |
| English Language and Literature | 8 |
| History | 6 |
| Urban Forestry | 5 |
| Mathematics, Other | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Baton Rouge, LA
882,652 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (BTR)
Nearest hub airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.7 of 20
Elevation
66 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
42°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
96 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$960 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College8 mi
- Southeastern Louisiana University43 mi
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette54 mi
- Nicholls State University56 mi
- University of New Orleans75 mi
- Xavier University of Louisiana75 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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