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Southern University at New Orleans

Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, LA · City · 1,055 students
Website Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$14,810
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
16%
Graduation rate
52% typical
$34,042
Earnings 10 years on
$51,562 typical
79%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is a public historically Black university that offers an accessible, supportive learning environment deeply rooted in the cultural vibrancy of the Crescent City. The university is widely recognized for its esteemed Millie M. Charles School of Social Work, alongside standout degree programs in criminal justice, business administration, and forensic science. As the only public HBCU in New Orleans, SUNO cultivates a tight-knit, community-centered campus life characterized by active Greek organizations, personalized mentorship from faculty, and strong partnerships with local civic and cultural institutions.

Wikipedia:Southern University at New Orleans is a public historically black university in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a member of the Southern University System and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Location
New Orleans, LA, 70126 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
13 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,054$16,954
Housing & food (on campus)$11,337$11,337
Books & supplies$1,353$1,353
Cost of attendance$23,905$34,964
Average net price$14,810Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$16,954
In-state: $8,054
Housing & food (on campus)$11,337
Books & supplies$1,353
Cost of attendance$34,964
In-state: $23,905
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $14,810
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.suno.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state
Tuition$16,954
Books & supplies$1,353
Personal expenses$2,603
Transportation$3,564
Total published by the school$34,964
Source: www.suno.edu
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$14,771
$75–110k
$19,360
Grants from the school
33% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $8,877
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
16%
Within 4 yrs
4%
Back for yr 2
52%
Transferred
35%
Pell students: 12.6% · others: 18.8% 
8 yrs after starting
23% graduated · 40% transferred · 3% still enrolled · 34% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$29,148
10 yrs after entry$34,042
Debt
Median at graduation$31,000
Monthly payment$329
Middle 50% owe$7.3k–$33.8k
90th percentile$45,941
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
79%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
944
R 410–540 · M 410–510
SAT middle 50%: 820–1050
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Admitted students
Admit rate: men 77.5% · women 79.3% 
Yield: 3.2% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 29%Women 71%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
42%
First-gen
50%
Family income
$16,552
Independent
46%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
15%
Where first-years come from
In state (LA)
73.6%
Out of state
25.2%
International
0.6%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TX 11 · MS 5 · GA 3 · MO 3 · AL 2

Race & ethnicity
White
2%
Hispanic
3%
Black
90%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$29,148
After 10 yrs
$34,042
Psychology, General41
Business Administration, Management and Operations41
Criminal Justice and Corrections23
Social Work23
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities22
Biology, General17
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services14
Health and Medical Administrative Services10
Information Science/Studies9
Mathematics7
English Language and Literature, General5
Security Science and Technology4
Public Administration3
Education, General2
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$3M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,898/mo
Teaching spend
$5,792
per student
Federal loans
39%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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