Overview
Enrollment
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Online | suno.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is a historically Black public university located in the Pontchartrain Park neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, approximately 15 minutes from the French Quarter. The campus, established in 1959 as part of the Southern University System, sits on a 17-acre lakefront property featuring modern academic buildings rebuilt following extensive damage from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Operating as an open-admission institution, SUNO primarily serves commuter students from the greater New Orleans metropolitan area and offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in social work, education, and business administration. The university maintains partnerships with local organizations and agencies to provide hands-on training opportunities for students, particularly in its social work and criminal justice programs.
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Ratings
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Value
SUNO is rated within the lower 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 15/18 |
| GPA | 2.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Louisiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,006 |
| Room and Board | $10,340 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,924 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,054 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,006 |
| Room and Board | $10,340 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,924 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,954 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Psychology | 15% |
| Human Services | 15% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 14% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160630 IPEDS survey data for Southern University at New Orleans.
Current students may use the Southern University at New Orleans GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025