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Southern University at New Orleans

Also known as: SUNO

📍 New Orleans, Louisiana🏛️ Urban Setting👥 1,055 Undergrads🔗 www.suno.edu

Overview

Southern University at New Orleans is an small public research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. It enrolls about 1,055 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 79%. Graduates earn a median of $34,042 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

79%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

944

410–540

Net Price

$14,810

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

13%

Retention

52%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$34,042

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

78.9%

SAT Average

944

ACT Composite

15–20

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200410 – 540 (mid 50%)800

Math

200410 – 510 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

115 – 20 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,054

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$16,954

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$23,905

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$14,810

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$14,771
$30,001 – $48,000	—
$48,001 – $75,000	—
$75,001 – $110,000	$19,360
$110,001 +	—

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

39.1%

Academics & Programs

Southern University at New Orleans offers programs across 13 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

17.8%

Psychology

14.7%

Business, Management & Marketing

12.7%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

9.6%

Public Administration & Social Services

8.6%

Education

8.1%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

7.6%

Family & Consumer Sciences

6.6%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

13%

On-Time (4yr)

Retention (FT)

52%

% Earning >$25K

56%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$29,148

8 years

$33,646

10 years

$34,042

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

—

White

0.0%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

2.4%

Black or African American

89.7%

Asian

0.1%

Hispanic / Latino

2.9%

Two or more races

3.0%

International

1.3%

Gender

Women

70.8%

Men

29.2%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern University at New Orleans hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 79%. Admitted students average an SAT of 944.

How much does Southern University at New Orleans cost?

In-state tuition is $8,054, and out-of-state is $16,954. Average net price after financial aid is $14,810.

What is Southern University at New Orleans known for?

Most popular programs include Homeland Security & Law Enforcement, Psychology, Business, Management & Marketing.

What's the graduation rate at Southern University at New Orleans?

The 6-year graduation rate is 13%, and 52% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.