Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
60.21%
SAT Average
910
ACT Range
14-18
Southern University at New Orleans Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 60.21%. This means approximately 602 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,095 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
60.21%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $7,490 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,390 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $20,893 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $15,260 | State avg: $17,038. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 44.58% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 37.80% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Southern University at New Orleans Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$16,390
Room and board
$10,340
Books and supplies
$1,300
Other expenses
$5,924
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$20,893
Average net price
$15,260
Average aid coverage
27%
$5,633 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Southern University at New Orleans pays approximately $15,260 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Louisiana average of $17,038 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Southern University at New Orleans?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Louisiana and national averages.
Southern University at New Orleans net price
$15,260
Louisiana average
$17,038
National average
$17,506
Southern University at New Orleans Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $16,390 and average net price at $15,260. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$16,390
Current net price
$15,260
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
17.86%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$34,042
Undergraduates
1,095
10-Year Median Earnings - Southern University at New Orleans vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Southern University at New Orleans graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Southern University at New Orleans?
Undergraduates
1,095
Completion rate
17.86%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
44.58%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
37.80%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 44.58% of Southern University at New Orleans students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 37.80% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Southern University at New Orleans
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Southern University at New Orleans's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Southern University at New Orleans lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Southern University at New Orleans is listed at 6400 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Southern University at New Orleans with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University at New Orleans | 60.21% | $16,390 | $15,260 | $34,042 |
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana | 90.91% | $19,686 | $36,972 | $92,405 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | Not available | Not available | Not available | $78,495 |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology | Not available | Not available | Not available | $75,071 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | Not available | Not available | Not available | $74,671 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern University at New Orleans's acceptance rate?
Southern University at New Orleans's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 60.21%.
How much is Southern University at New Orleans tuition?
Southern University at New Orleans's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $16,390.
What is Southern University at New Orleans's average net price?
Southern University at New Orleans's average net price in the local dataset is $15,260.
What is Southern University at New Orleans's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $34,042 for Southern University at New Orleans.
Is Southern University at New Orleans accredited?
Southern University at New Orleans's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Southern University at New Orleans?
The local dataset lists 1,095 undergraduate students at Southern University at New Orleans.
What percentage of Southern University at New Orleans students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Southern University at New Orleans in the local dataset is 44.58%.
What is the federal loan rate at Southern University at New Orleans?
The federal loan rate for Southern University at New Orleans in the local dataset is 37.80%.
Where should I verify Southern University at New Orleans data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Southern University at New Orleans or the latest official federal education data.