# Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, LA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/southern-university-at-new-orleans

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 79% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,920 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,758 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 410–540 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 410–510 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 15–20 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $22,236 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $12,086 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $12,154 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,492 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,871 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $9,939 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | — (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,055 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 15% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $42,300 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | — (FY2024) |

## What Southern University at New Orleans considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 160630. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology