Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, LA • public
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,482 • Total: 2,810
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
6400 Press Drive
New Orleans, LA
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/Diverse: Baccalaureate Colleges – Diverse Fields

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 774 (31.2%) • Female: 1,708 (68.8%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 35 1.4%
Black/African American 2,139 86.2%
Hispanic/Latino 135 5.4%
White 66 2.7%
Two or More Races 62 2.5%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
60.2%
1,758 admitted from 2,920 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Tests Required
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
14-18
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$45
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
17.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
8.2%
Freshman Retention Rate
48.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
28.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$17,121
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$26,021
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $4,484
Out-of-state: $13,384
Room & Board
$1,300
Books & Supplies
$11,337
Students Receiving Pell Grants
60%

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (2)
Baseball Basketball
Women's Sports (2)
Basketball Volleyball
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