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Southern University at New Orleans campus

🇺🇸 USA · Louisiana

Southern University at New Orleans

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
78.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹15,92,523Out-of-state
Students
1,055Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

Southern University at New Orleans (also known as SUNO) 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.

Admissions planning estimate

78.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 43.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 60.21%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 60.2% (1,758/2,920; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

79 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,920
Offered a place 1,758
Enrolled 154

8.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite820-1050
4001600
ACT composite15-20
136

What a year costs

₹27,84,520 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹15,92,523
  • Housing₹10,64,907
  • Books & supplies₹1,27,090
Sticker price ₹27,84,520
After aid (average) ₹13,91,133

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹7,56,528
Out-of-state ₹15,92,523

Average aid awarded: ₹7,87,714 a year.

Outcomes and support

52%
Retention
13.1%
Graduation

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 89.7%
Multiracial 3%
Hispanic 2.9%
White 2.4%
Native American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Unknown 0.1%

4 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Social Workbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate78.9%
Total Applicants2920
Admitted Applicants1758
Enrolled Applicants154
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %820
SAT Composite 75th %1050
ACT Composite 25th %15
ACT Composite 75th %20

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹7,56,528
Out-of-State Tuition₹15,92,523
Average Housing Cost₹10,64,907
Books & Supplies₹1,27,090
Average Net Price₹13,91,133
Average Aid Awarded₹7,87,714

Student Body Diversity

African American89.67%
Asian0.09%
Hispanic2.94%
White2.37%
Multiracial3.03%
Native American0.38%
Pacific Islander0.09%
International1.33%
Unknown Race0.09%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate13.11%
Retention Rate52%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates1055

Contact

Street Address6400 Press Dr
ZIP Code70126
Phone(504) 286-5000
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/