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Southern University at New Orleans

SUNO

New Orleans, Louisiana 70126

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Southern University at New Orleans is a public institution in New Orleans with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 910, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

18% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,042 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,260.

Established
1956
Type
Public historically black university
Conference
National Association of

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60%Acceptance
910SAT Avg
1,095Students
13:1Student:Faculty
18%Grad Rate
$34,042Earnings 10yr
$15,260Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southern University at New Orleans Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.2%

ACT Score Range

Composite
1418

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

60.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

910

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,490
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,390
Room & Board$10,340
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$20,893
Average Net Price$15,260
Median Debt at Graduation$31,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$329

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,247
$48–75K$16,748

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,260

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,095
Gender Split
74% / 26%
Women / Men
First Generation
50%
Pell Grant Recipients
45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Black 93%
Hispanic 2%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate17.9%
Freshman Retention48.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$29,148
8 Years$33,646
10 Years$34,042

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$29,900
Men
$36,000

Rankings

Washington Monthly
#222

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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