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Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $12,086
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 15%
- Median earnings
- $42,300
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Southern University at New Orleans is a public college in New Orleans, LA with 1,055 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, and admitted students average 944 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,086 per year ($12,154 for families earning under $30,000). 15% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $42,300 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,920
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,758
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 9%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing410–540
200800
SAT Math410–510
200800
ACT Composite15–20
136
What Southern University at New Orleans looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,236
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,410
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,310
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,154
- $30–48k$9,492
- $48–75k$12,871
- $75–110k$9,939
- $110k+—
Get a personal estimate with Southern University at New Orleans's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 15%
- Freshman retention
- 52%
- Median earnings
- $42,300
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- —
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,055
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 36%
- White2%
- Hispanic3%
- Black90%
- Asian0%
Southern University at New Orleans FAQ
What is Southern University at New Orleans's acceptance rate?+
Southern University at New Orleans admits 79% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Southern University at New Orleans?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 410–540 on SAT Reading and Writing and 410–510 on SAT Math; the average total is 944.
What ACT score do you need for Southern University at New Orleans?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–20.
Is Southern University at New Orleans test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Southern University at New Orleans?+
In Fall 2023, 2,920 students applied to Southern University at New Orleans and 1,758 were admitted; 154 enrolled.
Does Southern University at New Orleans consider legacy status?+
No. Southern University at New Orleans reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Southern University at New Orleans require an essay?+
Southern University at New Orleans reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Southern University at New Orleans cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,236 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,086.
What is Southern University at New Orleans's graduation rate?+
15% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 160630 · How we use this data
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