Southern University at New Orleans
Historically Black college or university · New Orleans, LA · 1,055 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
79%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
820–1050
ACT (middle 50%)
15–20
Average net price
$12,086
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$22,236
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
15%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Southern University at New Orleans?
Southern University at New Orleans accepts about 79 of every 100 applicants (79%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 820 and 1050 on the SAT. A score at or above 1050 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 820, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 15–20.
The latest federal data says Southern University at New Orleans is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southern University at New Orleans's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Southern University at New Orleans cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $22,236 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $12,086 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $17,310 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,410
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$17,310
- Room & board$11,436
- Total cost of attendance$22,236
- Average net price after grants$12,086
Popular majors
Criminal Justice, Psychology, Public Administration & Social Work, Business, Health Professions & Nursing.
Southern University at New Orleans FAQ
- What is Southern University at New Orleans's acceptance rate?
- 79% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Southern University at New Orleans?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 820–1050. Aim for 1050 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Southern University at New Orleans?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 15–20.
- Is Southern University at New Orleans test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Southern University at New Orleans is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southern University at New Orleans's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Southern University at New Orleans cost?
- About $22,236 a year before aid; $12,086 on average after grants.
- What is Southern University at New Orleans's FAFSA school code?
- 002026. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Southern University at New Orleans receives your information.
- What is Southern University at New Orleans's graduation rate?
- 15% of students finish within six years.
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| University of Holy CrossNew Orleans, LA | 74% | — | $8,705 | 43% |
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