New Orleans, LA

Southern University at New Orleans

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Southern University at New Orleans is a four-year, public school located in New Orleans, LA.
It is a historically black college.
It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Southern University at New Orleans is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

79% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 6,526 applied, 5,149 accepted, and 163 enrolled in SUNO.
63 men and 100 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

910 SAT, 17 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 910 and ACT score is 17. The SAT score of 910 is a little bit lower than average, 25 to 33 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total8209101050
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing410480540
Math410430510
ACT Score
Composite151720
Math141620
English91620
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $8,054 for Louisiana residents and $16,954 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $9,744 for Louisiana residents and $16,686 for others.
Tuition has increased by 3.44% compared to last year at Southern University at New Orleans.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,001 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $8,386.
For freshmen, 120 students (97%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $10,293.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,468 students enrolled SUNO in 2025.
By gender, 847 men and 1,621 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,179 undergraduate and 289 graduate students.
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30 Major Programs

  • 4 programs through online
  • 6 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of SUNO is 13% and the transfer-out rate is 40%.
The retention rate is 52% for full-time and 52% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
13%
Transfer-out Rate
40%
Retention Rate
52%
Students to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 137 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for SUNO and the average faculty salary is $62,034. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
There are 296 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $55,051.
Number of Faculties
137
Average Faculty Salary
$62,034
Number of Staffs
296
Average Staff Salary
$55,051

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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