Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	698
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	32%
On-time graduation rate	19%

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, SUNO is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that SUNO is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Southern University at New Orleans is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SUNO is reported to be 19%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at SUNO is 32% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SUNO do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,059

Cost of attendance at Southern University at New Orleans in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

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Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,960

Cost of attendance at Southern University at New Orleans in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Southern University at New Orleans received on average $4,747 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,747

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	114	68%	$5,137	$585,584
Other Federal Grant	127	76%	$5,314	$674,849
State Grant/Scholarships	25	15%	$1,414	$35,340
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	20	12%	$2,706	$54,123
Total Grant & Scholarships	161	96%	$4,747	$764,312

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southern University at New Orleans students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southern University at New Orleans students is 19.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.2%.

19.0%

African American 18.7% 29 students
white 66.7% 4 students

Service Offerings

Southern University at New Orleans provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southern University at New Orleans offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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