[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is SUNO to get into?
This page provides the latest information on Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. SUNO's acceptance rate is 78.90% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 6,526 students applied and 5,149 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into SUNO.
To apply to SUNO, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, SUNO's acceptance rate is 78.90% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 3.17%. 1,523 men and 5,003 women applied to SUNO and 1,181 men and 3,968 women students were accepted.
Among them, 63 men and 100 women were enrolled in SUNO. You can explore the SUNO's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
Median SAT and ACT Score
For the academic year 2025, 17 students (10% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 104 students (64% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at SUNO.
The median SAT score for admitted students is 910, including 480 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 430 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 540 and the 25th percentile is 410. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 510 and the 25th percentile is 410.
The median ACT composite score is 17, with a 75th percentile score of 20 and a 25th percentile score of 15 at SUNO. The median ACT Math score is 16 and the median ACT English score is 16.
How competitive is SUNO's score?
The SAT and ACT scores at Southern University at New Orleans are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,078, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 163 first-year students enrolled in SUNO. The proportion of full-time students is 98.16% and part-time students is 1.84%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 38.65% and women students is 61.35%.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SUNO.
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at SUNO. The english proficiency test is required .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southern University at New Orleans.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to SUNO:
- Open Admission Policy: No
- Undergraduate Application Fees: -
- Graduate Application Fees: -
- Admission Information: www.suno.edu/page/admissions
- Online Application: futureknight.suno.edu/default.asp
- Calendar System: Semester
- Course for High School Students: Not Offered
- Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
- Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master
SUNO Admission Frequently Asked Questions
SUNO is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 78.90%.
SUNO recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to SUNO is 910, and the average ACT score is 17. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
SUNO does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
SUNO does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
SUNO does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, SUNO requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, SUNO requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.
The institutional SAT code for SUNO is 1647 and 4-digit ACT code is 1611.