Southern University at New Orleans
tuition & fees
$16,954
graduate tuition & fees
$16,686
acceptance rate
79%
Student Population
2,468
online students
834
Number of Programs
30
Financial Aid Amount
$7,863
SAT Scores
910
Graduation Rate
13%
Southern University at New Orleans is a Public, 4 years college located in New Orleans, Louisiana. SUNO ranked 20th in Louisiana Colleges and 52nd in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 2,468 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. SUNO's acceptance rate is 78.90% last year (undergraduate school).
Southern University at New Orleans is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Southern University at New Orleans and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 6400 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126 |
| Phone | 504-286-5000 |
| WEB | www.suno.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.suno.edu/page/admissions |
| Online Application | futureknight.suno.edu/default.asp |
| Financial Aid | www.suno.edu/page/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.suno.edu/page/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.suno.edu/page/veteran-services-course-requirements |
| Disability Service | www.suno.edu/page/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Southern University at New Orleans is 78.90% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 3.17%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.90 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 3.17 % |
Tuition & Fees
SUNO's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,054 for Louisiana residents and $16,954 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.44% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,390).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,744 for Louisiana residents and $16,686 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.50% compared to the last year's rate.
| Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,054 | $16,954 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,744 | $16,686 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,468 students have enrolled at SUNO (2024-2025). Among them, 834 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. SUNO has 2,179 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 289 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,468 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,179 |
| Graduate Students | 289 |
| Online Enrollment | 834 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
SUNO offers 30 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 4 out of the 30 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by SUNO
| Number of programs | 30 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 4 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |