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Southern University at New Orleans admits 79% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 944 out of 1600.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Louisiana | $8,410 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $17,310 |
| Room and meals on campus | $11,436 |
| Books and supplies | $1,385 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $22,236 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $12,086 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 19% below the median net price of colleges in Louisiana on this site ($14,924). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $12,154 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,492 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,871 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $9,939 |
| Above $110,000 | not reported |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | LA median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 52% | 71% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 15% | 49% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $42,300 | $50,152 | $53,132 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Louisiana and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
36% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 34% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 71% women and 29% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 20 of the 34 colleges in Louisiana on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 2,032.
Other colleges in Louisiana of a similar size
- Dillard UniversityNew Orleans, private nonprofit
- New Orleans Baptist Theological SeminaryNew Orleans, private nonprofit
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New OrleansNew Orleans, public
- Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady UniversityBaton Rouge, private nonprofit
- Centenary College of LouisianaShreveport, private nonprofit
- Louisiana Christian UniversityPineville, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Southern University at New Orleans?
Southern University at New Orleans admits 79% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Southern University at New Orleans?
Published tuition and fees are $8,410 a year for students from Louisiana and $17,310 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Southern University at New Orleans?
15% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.