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            Southern University at New Orleans
Southern University at New Orleans is a small, public institution located in New Orleans, la. Southern University at New Orleans offers undergraduate degrees in 32 majors.
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Admissions
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          Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southern University at New Orleans is known for one of its top majors: Social Work. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.
      
      
        
      
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
                                    Undergraduate tuition
                                    $7,470
                                  
                                
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                                    Room & board
                                    $9,480
                                  
                                  
                                    Books & supplies
                                    $1,300
                                  
                                  
                                    Other expenses
                                    $4,230
                                  
                                  
                                    
                                    Cost of attendance*
                                    $22,480
                                  
                                Out of state
                                    Undergraduate tuition
                                    $16,371
                                  
                                
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                                    $9,480
                                  
                                  
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                                    $1,300
                                  
                                  
                                    Other expenses
                                    $4,230
                                  
                                  
                                    
                                    Cost of attendance*
                                    $31,381
                                  
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Southern University at New Orleans has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,144, with gender binary students split 23% male and 77% female.
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  Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Southern University at New Orleans to help you figure out where you want to apply.
          Where is Southern University at New Orleans?
          
            
            
            
          
          Southern University at New Orleans is located in New Orleans, la.
          What is the acceptance rate at Southern University at New Orleans? 
          
            
            
            
          
          The acceptance rate for Southern University at New Orleans is 94%.
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          The estimated cost for 4 years at Southern University at New Orleans including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $89,920.
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