Southern University at New Orleans
Southern University at New Orleans is a public and historically black university, and it’s the only institution in the state to offer a degree in museum studies. SUNO is a participant in the Upward Bound Program, which is funded by the US Department of Education and gives high school students the tools to finish high-school and enroll in college. SU at New Orleans offers a number of support options for current and future students, including the Center for Comprehensive Communications, the Southern University Honoré Center for Undergraduate Student Achievement, and the TRIO Programs.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
63%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 17
Average SAT Composite: 925
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,950
Total Number of Undergrads
1,680
Classroom Sizes
0
100
4%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
20%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,490 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,390 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1300 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,560
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,321
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,055
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
62%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,282
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$296
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
4
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Knights
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New Orleans
Houston
Atlanta
Dallas
Baton Rouge
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$32,100
What Students Are Saying
I never thought I had a chance of attending a 4 year college, nevertheless wanting to stay. Southern University at New Orleans is a school of chance and a school where everyone succeeds and all faculty see to it that you do. There's no failure at Southern University.
Paulitha from New Orleans, LA
SUNO is a pretty decent school. It might be small but you get your work done. The school holds a lot of activities so you don't get tired or bored.
Keyosha from New Orleans, LA
Southern University at New Orleans is an amazing school that will educated students to their fullest potential. It is also a great school that have a variety of organizations that you can involve yourself in. Southern University is also an Historically Black College also known as HBCU.
Tanyell from Harvey, LA
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