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Southern University at New Orleans

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New Orleans, LA

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Southern University at New Orleans, in New Orleans, LA, is a public small school, enrolling around 1,055 students. Southern University at New Orleans is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 79%. Public Administration and Social Service Professions graduates, especially in Social Work, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $49,709/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate79%
SAT range820–1050
ACT range15–20
Undergrads1,055
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$23,905
4-year grad rate16%
Median earnings, 10yr out$34,042

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans39%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out54%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$44,350/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,068/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$47,390/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health and Medical Administrative Services$44,788/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$44,723/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$44,226/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$39,139/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$49,709/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity672
Typical room charge$6,480
Typical board charge$3,000

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Southern University at New Orleans's acceptance rate?

Southern University at New Orleans in New Orleans, LA admits approximately 79% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Southern University at New Orleans?

Admitted students at Southern University at New Orleans typically score between 820–1050 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Southern University at New Orleans?

Admitted students at Southern University at New Orleans typically score between 15–20 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Southern University at New Orleans cost?

Southern University at New Orleans's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,905 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Southern University at New Orleans require students to live on campus?

No -- Southern University at New Orleans doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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