Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College was founded in 1890. It is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The college offers graduate, professional and doctorate degree programs. The undergraduate programs are offered through its 8 schools in the areas of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Arts and Communities, Business, Education, Engineering, Sciences, Architecture, and Public Policy & Urban Affairs. The graduate programs are offered in the areas of Arts, Education, Philosophy, Public Administration, Science, Criminal Justice, Nursing and Engineering.