New Orleans, LA
Roughly 60 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 60%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,016 | 613 | 222 | 60% |
| 2020 | 2,261 | 1,628 | 197 | 72% |
| 2021 | 1,318 | 1,045 | 111 | 79% |
| 2022 | 928 | 868 | 134 | 94% |
| 2023 | 2,920 | 1,758 | 154 | 60% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,311 of 2,163 women and 447 of 757 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Southern University at New Orleans has an acceptance rate of 60% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,758 of 2,920 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 60 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
2,920 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 154 enrolled.
No. Southern University at New Orleans is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 60%.