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Southern University at New Orleans
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Annual Tuition
$7,490
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
60.2%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
17.5%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$34,042
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Southern University at New Orleans is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in New Orleans, LA. With a competitive tuition profile of $7,490, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 17.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
60.2%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$29,960
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
7.4 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$4,042
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$10,460
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$50,880
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 18%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Southern University at New Orleans is $31,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$7,490
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
48.4%
Success
17.5%
In-State Cost
$7,490
Age 25+ Students
32.7%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Medium
Working at 6yr
573 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In New Orleans
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$986
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,149
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,362
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the New Orleans metropolitan area.