Southern University at New Orleans — College Profile

About

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is a public historically Black university (HBCU) celebrated for its affordable, community-focused education and its historic distinction as the only public HBCU established in Louisiana following the landmark *Brown v. Board of Education* decision. The university is highly regarded for its nationally accredited School of Social Work, as well as its strong, career-ready programs in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, and Business Administration. On campus, students enjoy a tight-knit, supportive HBCU environment deeply connected to the vibrant culture of New Orleans, featuring active Greek life, athletics, and modern residential housing on the scenic Lake Campus.

Wikipedia:Southern University at New Orleans is a public historically black university in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a member of the Southern University System and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Location

New Orleans, LA, 70126 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSY · New Orleans

13 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$8,054$16,954

Housing & food (on campus)$11,337$11,337

Books & supplies$1,353$1,353

Cost of attendance$23,905$34,964

Average net price$14,810Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$16,954

In-state: $8,054

Housing & food (on campus)$11,337

Books & supplies$1,353

Cost of attendance$34,964

In-state: $23,905

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $14,810

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.suno.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2024-25

Southern University at New Orleans’s own figures for 2024-2025, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$16,954

Books & supplies$1,353

Personal expenses$2,603

Transportation$3,564

Total published by the school$34,964

Source: www.suno.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$14,771

$75–110k

$19,360

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

16%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

Back for yr 2

52%

Transferred

35%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

23% graduated · 40% transferred · 3% still enrolled · 34% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$29,148

10 yrs after entry$34,042

Debt

Median at graduation$31,000

Monthly payment$329

Middle 50% owe$7.3k–$33.8k

90th percentile$45,941

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

79%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

944

R 410–540 · M 410–510

SAT middle 50%: 820–1050

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Student Body

Gender

Men 29%Women 71%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

13 : 1

Pell grant

42%

First-gen

50%

Family income

$16,552

Independent

46%

Age at entry

26.0

Part-time

15%

Race & ethnicity

White

Hispanic

Black

90%

Two or more

Non-resident

Varsity sports

NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$29,148

After 10 yrs

$34,042

Psychology, General41

Business Administration, Management and Operations41

Criminal Justice and Corrections23

Social Work23

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities22

Biology, General17

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services14

Health and Medical Administrative Services10

Information Science/Studies9

Mathematics7

English Language and Literature, General5

Security Science and Technology4

Public Administration3

Education, General2

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions2

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$3M

Full-time faculty

100%

Faculty salary

$6,898/mo

Teaching spend

$5,792

per student

Federal loans

39%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (medium programs)

Undergraduate profile