Southern University at New Orleans

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Southern University at New Orleans is a historically black college found in New Orleans, LA. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled at Southern University at New Orleans.

Many of the students that got into Southern University at New Orleans have scored between 15 to 18 on the ACT. We were able to estimate the Southern University at New Orleans average GPA (2.64 - 2.81) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. This school has an acceptance rate of about 60% with 36% of applicants choosing to enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at suno.edu.

Overall Southern University at New Orleans Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

60.3%

The overall acceptance rate for Southern University at New Orleans was reported as 60.3% in Fall 2020 with over 1,020 college applications submitted to Southern University at New Orleans. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 15 - 18
  • Average GPA: 2.64 - 2.81

How Hard Is It to Get into Southern University at New Orleans?

Applicant Selectivity: Low

When considering the average GPA and SAT/ACT scores of students accepted to Southern University at New Orleans and comparing to other schools nationwide, applicant selectivity is lower than most other schools.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Southern University at New Orleans has been getting much higher in the past few years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 11.6%
  • 2017-2018: 24.7%
  • 2018-2019: 30.1%
  • 2019-2020: 60.3%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 36.0%

How Does Southern University at New Orleans Compare?

60.3%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Southern University at New Orleans is six percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Dillard University38.8%
Xavier University of Louisiana60.0%
Loyola University-New Orleans75.0%
Our Lady of the Lake College56.7%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants1,01632.5%67.5%
Admitted61330.3%69.7%
Enrolled22237.4%62.6%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Southern University at New Orleans (Fall 2020)

ACT®Score Range
English15 - 19
Math15 - 17
Composite Score15 - 18
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School Details

Address

6400 Press Drive
New Orleans, LA 70126

Phone

(504) 286-5000

Website

School Code

#002026

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