Southern University at New Orleans, LA
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Southern University at New Orleans Rankings
Affordability91
Selectivity2
Retention2
Graduation1
Earnings11
Diversity35
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southern University at New Orleans
94%
Bachelor’s
6%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education6%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences8%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting15%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities11%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Psychology12%
Public Administration and Social Service14%
Admissions
Getting into Southern University at New Orleans
30%
Admission Rate
363
Median SAT Math
375
Median SAT Reading
17
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)245–480
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)360–390
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)15–18
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Southern University at New Orleans
$7K
In-State Tuition
$16K
Out-of-State Tuition
$13K
Average Total Cost
$7K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $9K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $11K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $11K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southern University at New Orleans
67%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
54%
Repayment Rate
$322
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 76% | 67% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 13% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 5% | 9% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 2% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 1% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $46K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $34K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 62% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 54% | 51% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 51% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 52% | 51% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southern University at New Orleans
48%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
29%
Withdrawal Rate
23%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 7% | 34% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 23% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 18% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 25% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 45% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% | 42% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 41% | 50% |
| Other race | 23% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southern University at New Orleans
88%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$37K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 85% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $37K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $43K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $25K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $29K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southern University at New Orleans
1,726
Undergraduates
38%
Full-time Undergrads
26
Avg Entry Age
428
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 73% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 27% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 71% | 48% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Other race | 25% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 69% | 54% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 8% | 11% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Southern University at New Orleans, LA
University of New Orleans
1 miles, W
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
2 miles, S
Park Place Premier Barber School
2 miles, SW
Dillard University
2 miles, SW