
New Orleans, LA
Open Admissions
Graduation
Southern University at New Orleans is a public four-year institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. With an enrollment of approximately 1,095 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 60%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 18%. Graduates earn a median salary of $34,042 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $15,260 per year.
Acceptance Rate
60%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
18%
Enrollment
1,095
Total students
Median Earnings
$34,042
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$7,490
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,390
Per year
Average Net Price
$15,260
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
14 – 18
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
ACT Composite
25th
14
75th
18
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$61,040
10-Year Earnings
$340,420
ROI Multiple
5.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students