Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,293
Graduate Enrollment: 294
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 79.29%
Male/Female: 27% / 73% (2017)
First generation college students: 49.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.0% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 71.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 45.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 31.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 21.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 1.9%
Black: 91.3%
Hispanic: 1.3%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 3.7%
Black: 91.3%
Hispanic: 1.3%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 3.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $19,443
In-State tuition: $7,059Out-of-State tuition: $15,960
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,040 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,230 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,656 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,230 (2022)
Average Family Income: $25,260 (2017)
Median Family Income: $16,552 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 53.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 72.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $31,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $329 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,301 |
| $30k-48k | $0 |
| $48k-75k | $0 |
| $75k-110k | $0 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 8%6-year graduation rate: 19%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $31,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $11,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,214 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 73.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 68.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 60.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 62.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 63.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $30,546 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $38,944 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 33 | $550 | $43,205 ($3,600) | $48,289 ($4,024) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 31 | $42,000 | $339 | $29,657 ($2,471) | $42,818 ($3,568) |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 118 | $466 | $40,505 ($3,375) | $46,765 ($3,897) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 12 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 42 | $38,319 | $316 | $26,091 ($2,174) | $32,528 ($2,711) |
| Master's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 20 | $54,647 | $316 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 17 | $56,000 | $374 | $32,692 ($2,724) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 41 | $55,541 | $382 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Museology/Museum Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 26 | $47,500 | $298 | $24,800 ($2,067) | $37,733 ($3,144) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 39 | $45,149 | $306 | $28,843 ($2,404) | $34,840 ($2,903) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,217Full time faculty: 74%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $3,138,347 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $3,156,732 (2022)