Southern University at New Orleans Acceptance Rate &
Southern University at New Orleans is a public research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, enrolling about 1,055 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 78.90% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,042 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,054
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,810 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.90% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,055 85.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 13.11%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 49.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 944
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,931
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,920
- Room & Board: $11,337 annual estimate
Southern University at New Orleans: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern University at New Orleans, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern University at New Orleans?
Southern University at New Orleans is located in New Orleans, LA (ZIP 70126).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Southern University at New Orleans public or private?
Southern University at New Orleans is a Public institution.
How much does Southern University at New Orleans cost?
Published tuition: $8,054 in-state, $16,954 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,810.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,771 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,360 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $32,216.
How hard is it to get into Southern University at New Orleans?
Admission rate: 78.90%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 944.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Southern University at New Orleans?
Total enrollment: 1,055 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,931 students.
Graduate enrollment: 289 students.
About 85% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern University at New Orleans?
150%-time completion rate: 13.11%.
First-year retention: 52.0%.
What do graduates of Southern University at New Orleans earn?
Median earnings: $29,148 six years after entry; $34,042 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $31,000.
41.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern University at New Orleans known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Social Work (67 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (43 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (36 completions)
- Psychology, General (29 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (25 completions)
- General Studies (19 completions)
- Education, General (16 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (15 completions)
- Family and Community Services (11 completions)
- Museology/Museum Studies (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern University at New Orleans a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.90%; completion rate 13.11%; median earnings $34,042 at 10 years; net price $14,810. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,054
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern University at New Orleans was $8,054.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,810
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern University at New Orleans had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,810.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$59,240 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,810 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$32,216 4-Year In-State Tuition
$67,816 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,337 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,353 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,744 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$82,976 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern University at New Orleans.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
39.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southern University at New Orleans was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southern University at New Orleans in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,911 | $4,911 | $8,474 |
| 2014 | $5,218 | $6,517 | $7,711 |
| 2015 | $5,827 | $5,827 | $5,621 |
| 2016 | $6,421 | $15,322 | $10,945 |
| 2017 | $6,421 | $15,322 | $7,335 |
| 2018 | $7,033 | $15,934 | $7,097 |
| 2019 | $7,169 | $16,070 | $7,632 |
| 2020 | $7,059 | $15,960 | $12,126 |
| 2021 | $7,059 | $15,960 | $14,301 |
| 2022 | $7,471 | $16,371 | $18,295 |
| 2023 | $7,490 | $16,390 | $15,260 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.90% Acceptance Rate
2,920 Total Applicants
1,758 Students Admitted
154 First-Time Students Enrolled
8.76% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 944
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southern University at New Orleans reported total enrollment of about 1,055 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (89.7%), Two or More Races (3.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%). About 41.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern University at New Orleans in 2024 is 1,055 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,931 students. Graduate enrollment is about 289 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
52.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 89.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
4.37% 100% Completion Time
13.11% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 4.37% of students graduating from Southern University at New Orleans completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Work: 10% male / 90% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 23% male / 77% female
- Information Science/Studies: 58% male / 42% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southern University at New Orleans.
Return on Investment
$31,000 Median Student Debt
$34,042 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
91.06% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
474.65% Return on Investment
9.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern University at New Orleans.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Social Work: 67 completions
2. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 43 completions
3. Information Science/Studies: 36 completions
4. Psychology, General: 29 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 25 completions
6. General Studies: 19 completions
7. Education, General: 16 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 15 completions
9. Family and Community Services: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Southern University at New Orleans.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern University at New Orleans graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern University at New Orleans from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,898
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,792
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern University at New Orleans is a public institution located in New Orleans, LA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Social Work, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Information Science/Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,055 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (89.7%), Two or More Races (3.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.9%). The admission rate is 78.90%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 944. The 150%-time completion rate is 13.11%. Approximately 41.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
New Orleans, LA 70126
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 13.11% graduation rate at Southern University at New Orleans falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern University at New Orleans located?
Southern University at New Orleans is located in New Orleans, LA.
What is Southern University at New Orleans's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southern University at New Orleans is 78.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,920 applicants and 1,758 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southern University at New Orleans cost?
Reported tuition is $8,054 and average net price is $14,810 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,337 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southern University at New Orleans?
Southern University at New Orleans reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,931 students, Black or African American (89.7%), Two or More Races (3.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southern University at New Orleans?
About 49.6% of students at Southern University at New Orleans are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Southern University at New Orleans?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Southern University at New Orleans reports midpoint SAT about 944.
What do graduates of Southern University at New Orleans earn?
Median earnings are $29,148 six years after entry and $34,042 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern University at New Orleans?
The 150%-time completion rate is 13.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern University at New Orleans students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $31,000.
Is Southern University at New Orleans public or private?
Southern University at New Orleans is a public institution located in New Orleans, LA.
Is Southern University at New Orleans an HBCU?
Yes. Southern University at New Orleans is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Southern University at New Orleans a tribal college?
No. Southern University at New Orleans is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Louisiana college costs
- Louisiana colleges by ROI
- New Orleans, Louisiana city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Louisiana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.