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Located in New Orleans, Southern University at New Orleans offers its students an education in a historic and diverse city. With a population of 2,300 students, the public, four-year school offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs.


Overview of Southern University at New Orleans


Some of the more popular majors include business management, liberal arts, public administration, criminal justice, homeland security, and psychology. Students interested in attending Southern University at New Orleans have to apply with a formal application and a $20 application fee, as well as transcripts from high schools and all colleges attended, an ACT or SAT score and a GPA of at least 2.8. Students have the option of living on or off-campus. the deadline to apply is November 1.

General Information


School Type Public
Campus Setting City: Large
Campus Housing Yes
Student Faculty Ratio 21:1
Graduation Rate 21%
Year Founded 1956

Student Enrollment


Total Students2,309

Undergraduate
1,894
Graduate
415

Undergraduate Student

Male 530
530
Female 1,364
1,364

Graduate Student

Male 116
116
Female 299
299

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Admissions


APPLICATIONS1,016

Male 330
Female 686

ACCEPTANCE610

Male 185
Female 425

Acceptance Rate60%

Male 56%
Female 62%

Enrollment 219

Male   81
Female 138
Admissions
Application Fee $20
High School GPA Required
High School Rank Recommended
High School Transcripts Required
College Prep Courses Required
Recommendations NA
SAT/ACT Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required
Application Deadline July 1
Common Application Accepted No

Tuition Cost & Financial Aid


In-state tuition for Southern University at New Orleans is just under $7,200 and tuition for out-of-state students is around $16,100. For students who choose to live on campus, the school costs $21,700 for in-state students and $30,600 for out-of-state students. This includes fees for books, labs, and other miscellaneous school fees. Financial aid is available for those who qualify, with the majority of students receiving Pell Grants, and others receiving scholarships, other forms of grants, and/or taking out student loans. All students are encouraged to seek out and apply for any and all available grants and scholarships in order to lower the cost of their education and the number of loans they might need.

Average net price 2018-2019
Net Price $6,761
Average Total Aid $6,800
Students Receiving Financial Aid 99%
Room & Board $9,040

Sticker Price


  • Tuition In-State - $7,169
  • Tuition Out-of-State - $16,070
  • Books and Supplies - $1,300
  • Room & Board - $9,040
  • Other - $4,230

Academics


Southern University at New Orleans has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This creates larger classes so there are plenty of students to interact with but getting individual time with instructors could be a challenge. The retention rate of first-year students returning for their second year is 52%, which means that over half a freshman class returns for their following year. The graduation rate is 12% within four years, while 21% graduate within 6 years. Some students graduate in less than four and more than six years, and other students transfer to other schools before graduating. These metrics are important because it means students might want to make careful decisions between their second and third years of school since very few seem to complete a degree within the traditional four-year plan. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but if financial aid is an issue, it’s something that needs to be considered.

Student Population Total


Student Population 2,309

Undergraduate
1,894
Graduate
415
Evening Classes : Yes
Online Learning : Yes

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)


All Business Majors 42 Total Graduates / 15%
Business Administration and Management, General 42 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 41 Total Graduates / 14%
General Studies 41 Graduates
Public Administration and Social Service Professions 41 Total Graduates / 14%
Social Work 31 Graduates
Public Administration 10 Graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 39 Total Graduates / 14%
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 34 Graduates
Forensic Science and Technology 5 Graduates
All Psychology Majors 26 Total Graduates / 9%
Psychology, General 26 Graduates
All Other Diplomas 34%

Outcome & Salary


The outcomes for graduates from Southern University at New Orleans are positive. The average salary of a Southern graduate is $53,000 and, by their mid-career, many are making in excess of $64,000. Even with a cost of $100,000 - $130,000 for their education, the return on investment is pretty high, considering the 10-year projected income of a graduate is well over $500,000. For those contemplating whether Southern University at New Orleans is worth it in terms of both time and cost, the outcomes seem to be positive.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary $41,400
College Grads Average Salary $52,812
College Grads Mid Career Salary $63,700
Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential $528,120
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential $1,165,120
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year $27,044
10 Year Projected ROI $501,076
20 Year Projected ROI $1,138,076
No College Education Salary Comparison
National Average Salary $38,792
10 Year Projected Income $387,920
20 Year Projected Income $775,840

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