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Southern University at New Orleans

Southern University at New Orleans is a small, public institution located in New Orleans, la. Founded in 1959, Southern University at New Orleans offers undergraduate degrees in 32 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
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1,773 undergraduates
cost $7,490 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Southern University at New Orleans? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 60.2%
SAT score average 910
ACT score average 15
Average high school GPA 2.40
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

July
01
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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.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,490
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,340
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $5,924
Cost of attendance* $25,054
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $25,054 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,390
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,340
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $5,924
Cost of attendance* $33,954
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $33,954 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southern University at New Orleans has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,773, with gender binary students split 26% male and 74% female.

Total enrollment

2,059

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
3%
African American %
87%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
1%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

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Campus info

map 6400 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126
phone 5042865000
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

First 50 knights

Psychology club

Communication club

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
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Greek life

Female
Male

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 60%.

What’s the average GPA for Southern University at New Orleans?

The average high school GPA for Southern University at New Orleans students was 2.40.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Southern University at New Orleans?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Southern University at New Orleans including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $100,216.

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