Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Public · 1,055 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,771 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | — |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | — |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $19,360 |
| Over $110,000 | — |
| All incomes (average) | $14,810 |
Sticker tuition: $8,054 in-state, $16,954 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Average SAT
- 944
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 42%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 13%
- Freshman retention
- 52%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $34,042
- Median debt at graduation
- $31,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Criminal Justice24%
Psychology15%
Business13%
Health & Nursing12%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Education3%
Computer Science2%
Mathematics & Statistics1%
English & Literature1%
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