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Southern University at New Orleans

#1450 in US ranking New Orleans, LA
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Public
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4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$22,236
Tuition & fees
$8,054
Avg. aid
$7,863
Receiving aid
91%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
79%
SAT range
820–1050
ACT range
15–20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
13%
Median salary
$27,089

What are the popular events and traditions at Southern University at New Orleans?

International Week, Black History Month programming, and Wellness Week are among SUNO's reported recurring events. They point to different parts of campus life: international and cultural learning, engagement with Black history, and attention to student well-being.

The activities within each observance may change from year to year. Students interested in attending or helping organize them should consult the current campus events calendar; a recurring event name does not establish a fixed schedule, attendance level, or set of activities.

What are the student housing and dining options at Southern University at New Orleans?

SUNO offers college-operated undergraduate housing, but the availability of housing does not mean every applicant will receive a space. Students considering campus residence should confirm eligibility, application timing, contract terms, and whether a room is available for their intended semester.

The reported room-and-board figures indicate that housing and a dining arrangement are budgeted separately. Before signing a housing agreement, students should check what a meal plan covers, where and when meals are served, and what costs remain outside the plan. Commuters and students living off campus should instead build a budget around their own rent, food, utilities, and travel.

Students who need particular housing features, including reliable internet access for coursework, should ask the housing office about the specific residence and its current amenities rather than assume all campus housing has the same facilities.

Southern University at New Orleans Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

4

Southern University at New Orleans Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Campus size
66 acres

Southern University at New Orleans Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Southern University at New Orleans Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Leonard Washington Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Southern University at New Orleans Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Southern University at New Orleans Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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