Southern University at New Orleans: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4675 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1303 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1225 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #7 of 9 | In New Orleans |
| #590 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 2,179
- Graduates
- 289
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 79% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 78% | 79% |
| Applicants | 6,526 | 1,523 | 5,003 |
| Admissions | 5,149 | 1,181 | 3,968 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 160 | 61 | 99 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
876 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
834 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
17 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 820
or below
75% of them
had 1050
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern University at New Orleans are 820-1050 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
104 or 64%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern University at New Orleans are 15-20 (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 | 1905 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 190 (8%) |
| White | 146 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 77 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 64 (3%) |
| Asian | 53 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 24 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 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
- $11,231
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
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 | $3,570 | $3,720 |
| Fee in-state | $3,570 | $3,720 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,570 | $3,720 |
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 195 bachelor's degrees across 16 programs and 103 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern University at New Orleans.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 16 | 51 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 30 | 13 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 6 | 30 | |
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | ||
| General Studies | 19 | ||
| Education, General | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Family and Community Services | 11 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 8 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 2 | 4 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 1 | ||
| Public Administration | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 195 | 103 |
Southern University at New Orleans has a graduation rate of 13%, which is among the 2% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 13% | 7% | 16% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern University at New Orleans has published 1,016 scientific papers with 8,365 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 18 |
| 1994 | 3 | 17 |
| 1995 | 6 | 23 |
| 1996 | 4 | 22 |
| 1997 | 4 | 24 |
| 1998 | 3 | 29 |
| 1999 | 4 | 39 |
| 2000 | 2 | 34 |
| 2001 | 5 | 79 |
| 2002 | 4 | 46 |
| 2003 | 10 | 66 |
| 2004 | 9 | 118 |
| 2005 | 8 | 171 |
| 2006 | 7 | 173 |
| 2007 | 4 | 231 |
| 2008 | 5 | 204 |
| 2009 | 13 | 195 |
| 2010 | 15 | 227 |
| 2011 | 15 | 296 |
| 2012 | 21 | 300 |
| 2013 | 671 | 324 |
| 2014 | 15 | 427 |
| 2015 | 21 | 443 |
| 2016 | 14 | 461 |
| 2017 | 15 | 436 |
| 2018 | 19 | 435 |
| 2019 | 13 | 466 |
| 2020 | 19 | 486 |
| 2021 | 21 | 583 |
| 2022 | 6 | 531 |
| 2023 | 5 | 583 |
| 2024 | 6 | 473 |
| 2025 | 4 | 248 |
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 | 275 |
| 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 |