Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern University at New Orleans is $7,490 for Louisiana residents and $16,390 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.27% for Louisiana residents and increased by 0.12% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($8,833) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,484.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for SUNO is $7,510 for Louisiana residents and $16,409 for out-of-state students which is a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 0.27% for Louisiana residents and increased by 0.12% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,264 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 18.63% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 10.66% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Louisiana schools with tuition changes from last year at Louisiana colleges tuition change page.
SUNO Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,470 $16,371$13,710
2023-2024$7,490$16,390$16,264
Change % 2023-20240.27%0.12%18.63%
2024-2025$7,510$16,409$19,294
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Southern University at New Orleans - COA
Southern University at New Orleans - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Southern University at New Orleans - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,180 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $16,122 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($9,763) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at SUNO is $9,199 for Louisiana residents and $16,141 for out-of-state students which is a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
SUNO Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,161 $16,103$13,710
2023-2024$9,180$16,122$16,264
Change % 2023-20240.21%0.12%18.63%
2024-2025$9,199$16,141$19,294
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Southern University at New Orleans - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SUNO. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,294 for Louisiana residents and $3,520 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,687 for Louisiana residents and $3,997 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,291$3,516
2023-2024$1,294$3,520
2024-2025$1,297$3,524
Graduate2022-2023$1,684$3,992
2023-2024$1,687$3,997
2024-2025$1,690$4,002
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Southern University at New Orleans - Tuition per Credit Hour
Southern University at New Orleans - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Southern University at New Orleans and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Southern University at New Orleans and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Southern University at New Orleans$7,490$16,390
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College$11,954$28,631
University of Louisiana at Lafayette$10,418$24,146
Southeastern Louisiana University$8,373$20,851
Louisiana Tech University$10,125$16,866
Northwestern State University of Louisiana$8,864$19,652

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SUNO?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SUNO is $31,053 for Louisiana residents and $66,642 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Southern University at New Orleans have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$7,598$7,707$7,818$7,930$31,053
Out-of-State$16,498$16,606$16,715$16,824$66,642
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$7,707$7,818$7,930$8,044$31,500
Out-of-State$16,606$16,715$16,824$16,935$67,079
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$7,818$7,930$8,044$8,160$31,953
Out-of-State$16,715$16,824$16,935$17,046$67,519
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$7,930$8,044$8,160$8,278$32,413
Out-of-State$16,824$16,935$17,046$17,157$67,962
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$8,044$8,160$8,278$8,397$32,879
Out-of-State$16,935$17,046$17,157$17,270$68,408

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $109,147 for Louisiana residents and $144,736 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Southern University at New Orleans have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Southern University at New Orleans.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,910$26,802$27,732$28,701$109,147
Out-of-State$34,810$35,701$36,629$37,595$144,736
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$26,802$27,732$28,701$29,712$112,948
Out-of-State$35,701$36,629$37,595$38,602$148,527
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$27,732$28,701$29,712$30,765$116,910
Out-of-State$36,629$37,595$38,602$39,650$152,476
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,701$29,712$30,765$31,863$121,040
Out-of-State$37,595$38,602$39,650$40,742$156,590
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$29,712$30,765$31,863$33,007$125,346
Out-of-State$38,602$39,650$40,742$41,881$160,875

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 61% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $85,403 for Louisiana residents and $120,992 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Southern University at New Orleans have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Southern University at New Orleans.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$19,974$20,866$21,796$22,765$85,403
Out-of-State$28,874$29,765$30,693$31,659$120,992
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$20,866$21,796$22,765$23,776$89,204
Out-of-State$29,765$30,693$31,659$32,666$124,783
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$21,796$22,765$23,776$24,829$93,166
Out-of-State$30,693$31,659$32,666$33,714$128,732
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$22,765$23,776$24,829$25,927$97,296
Out-of-State$31,659$32,666$33,714$34,806$132,846
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$23,776$24,829$25,927$27,071$101,602
Out-of-State$32,666$33,714$34,806$35,945$137,131

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Southern University at New Orleans.
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Southern University at New Orleans 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,490$1,300$16,264$16,390$1,300 $16,264
Graduate$9,180 $1,300$16,264$16,122 $1,300$16,264

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