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
60%Acceptance
910SAT Avg
1,095Students
13:1Student:Faculty
18%Grad Rate
$34,042Earnings 10yr
$15,260Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate60.2%
ACT Score Range
Composite
1418
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
Programs (32)
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
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Source: Wikipedia