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About Southern University at New Orleans

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Southern University at New Orleans is a public university in New Orleans, LA, known for its hbcu, open access admissions, and masters programs. With an acceptance rate of 94%, SUNO is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 134 students each year. SUNO is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. SUNO offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $2,687 per year; the sticker price of $30,530 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Southern University at New Orleans acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

94%
Overall Accept Rate
17
Median Admitted ACT

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Southern University at New Orleans

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Test Score Strategy
Because SUNO is test optional and your current scores are below the 75th percentile, consider withholding them and letting your GPA and transcript carry your application instead.
Essay Strategy
If you write a personal statement or supplemental response, connect your goals directly to New Orleans, whether that means community service in the city, local career opportunities, or SUNO's role in the HBCU tradition of the Gulf South.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Southern University at New Orleans actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$31k/yr$14.8k
75k-110k~$31k/yr$19.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

18%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$29k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,156
Undergrad Enrollment
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