Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO)
New Orleans, LA · Public
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Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) admitted 78.9% of applicants university-wide (5,149 of 6,526).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 78.9% | 5,149 | 6,526 |
| In-state | 66.7% | 1,000 | 1,500 |
| Out-of-state | 62.5% | 250 | 400 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 50 | 100 |
| Men | 77.5% | 1,181 | 1,523 |
| Women | 79.3% | 3,968 | 5,003 |
Of 5,149 admitted students, 163 enrolled (3.2% yield).
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 820–1050
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 15–20
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $34,144/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,954 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,190 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $34,144/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $14,771 |
| $75k–110k | $19,360 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
- SUNO Institutional Need-Based Grant — Varies based on need (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $1,000 per academic year (International Aid)
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Essay prompts
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $34,042
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 13.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 52%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $31,000
- At graduation
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Psychology (15%), Business & marketing (13%), Interdisciplinary studies (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 35% of class sections have under 20 students.
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.