Southern University at New Orleans: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4776 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1327 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1250 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #7 of 9 | In New Orleans |
| #565 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 1,773
- Graduates
- 286
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- suno.edu
Southern University at New Orleans Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southern University at New Orleans has an acceptance rate of 60% and is among the top 22% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 59% | 61% |
| Applicants | 2,920 | 757 | 2,163 |
| Admissions | 1,758 | 447 | 1,311 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 151 | 61 | 90 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
750 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
731 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
128 or 83%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 14
or below
75% of them
had 18
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern University at New Orleans are 14-18 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 1795 (87%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81 (4%) |
| White | 59 (3%) |
| Asian | 57 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 34 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 27 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,293
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,484 | $6,024 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,484 | $6,024 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,384 | $12,966 |
| Fee in-district | $3,006 | $3,156 |
| Fee in-state | $3,006 | $3,156 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,006 | $3,156 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 672 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,340 |
| Room charge | $7,100 |
| Meal charge | $3,240 |
Southern University at New Orleans majors
Southern University at New Orleans has granted 223 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs and 89 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern University at New Orleans.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 23 | 40 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 41 | ||
| Psychology, General | 41 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 23 | 16 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 9 | 25 | |
| General Studies | 22 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Family and Community Services | 14 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 10 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 2 | 2 | |
| Public Administration | 3 | ||
| Education, General | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 223 | 89 |
Southern University at New Orleans has a graduation rate of 18%, which is among the 4% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 18% | 11% | 23% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern University at New Orleans has published 1,013 scientific papers with 8,190 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Business, Sociology, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 18 |
| 1993 | 5 | 18 |
| 1994 | 3 | 17 |
| 1995 | 6 | 23 |
| 1996 | 4 | 23 |
| 1997 | 4 | 24 |
| 1998 | 3 | 29 |
| 1999 | 4 | 39 |
| 2000 | 2 | 34 |
| 2001 | 5 | 83 |
| 2002 | 4 | 46 |
| 2003 | 10 | 66 |
| 2004 | 9 | 118 |
| 2005 | 8 | 171 |
| 2006 | 7 | 173 |
| 2007 | 4 | 231 |
| 2008 | 5 | 205 |
| 2009 | 13 | 195 |
| 2010 | 15 | 228 |
| 2011 | 15 | 297 |
| 2012 | 21 | 300 |
| 2013 | 671 | 325 |
| 2014 | 15 | 428 |
| 2015 | 21 | 442 |
| 2016 | 14 | 461 |
| 2017 | 15 | 437 |
| 2018 | 19 | 437 |
| 2019 | 13 | 465 |
| 2020 | 19 | 484 |
| 2021 | 21 | 587 |
| 2022 | 6 | 535 |
| 2023 | 5 | 585 |
| 2024 | 6 | 467 |
Notable alumni
-
Stacey-Ann Williams
- Occupations
- athletics competitorsprinter
- Biography
-
Stacey-Ann Williams is a Jamaican athlete. She competed in the mixed 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
-
Johnny Jackson Jr
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Johnny Jackson Jr. was an American politician, who served as a Louisiana State Representative, for district 101, between the years of 1971 and 1985, and a New Orleans City Councilman, for District E, between 1986 and 1994.
General info
| Alternative names | SUNO |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1956 |
| Colors | columbia blue, sunset gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 262 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6400 Press Drive New Orleans, Louisiana, 70126 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 384,000 |
| Phone | 5042865000 |