
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 (M+R)
820–1050
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
14 – 18
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
820
Median
910
75th
1050
SAT Math
25th
410
Median
430
75th
510
ACT Composite
25th
14
Median
17
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