SUNO Admission Requirements
New Orleans, LouisianaChances of getting into Southern University at New Orleans
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
30.1%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into SUNO and can I get accepted? The school has a 30% acceptance rate ranking it #2 in Louisiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 315 out of 1,047 applicants were admitted making SUNO a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 81 percent. Southern University at New Orleans typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students. Of those applicants who were admitted, 64% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Southern University at New Orleans is a prized outcome for many students.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting SAT
-| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
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SUNO ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
15-18Applicants Submitting ACT
100%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 15 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 15 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 20 |
| ACT Math 75th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 18 |
| Average ACT Score | 16 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into SUNO?
Admission data indicates that SUNO regularly accepts students with ACT's of 15 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 81 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 16 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 18 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #20 in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 100 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Southern University at New Orleans.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 18 and Above | Good | >47% |
| 16 to 18 | Avg + | 30%-47% |
| 15 to 16 | Avg - | 23%-30% |
| 14 to 15 | Reach | 17%-23% |
| Less than 14 | Low | <17% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
2.83*Typical High School Grades
B-You can get into Southern University at New Orleans with slightly below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Southern University at New Orleans was 2.83 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #21 in Louisiana for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to SUNO will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 701 | 346 | 1,047 |
| Accepted | 205 | 110 | 315 |
| Acceptance Rate | 29% | 32% | 30% |
| Enrolled | 135 | 66 | 201 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 66% | 60% | 64% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Jul 1, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jul 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Southern University at New Orleans and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Southern University at New Orleans prefer SAT or ACT?
100% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Southern University at New Orleans?
30% of those who apply are granted admission to SUNO. Admission competition is high and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Southern University at New Orleans?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 15 and 18. 100% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.