Southern University at New Orleans

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,484

2024 Average Net Price

$14,480

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

78.9%

6,526 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,468

45.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

13.1%

24 Graduates

About

Southern University at New Orleans is a higher education institution located in Orleans Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Southern University at New Orleans were Social Work (51 degrees awarded), Information Science (30 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (13 degrees).

In 2024, 300 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern University at New Orleans. 80.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (250 degrees), 9.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern University at New Orleans is $4,484, which is $−19,516 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern University at New Orleans is $4,484, which is $19,516 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,480.

In 2024, 47% of undergraduate students attending Southern University at New Orleans received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,484

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern University at New Orleans was $4,484. The cost of tuition at Southern University at New Orleans is $−19,516 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern University at New Orleans (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,480

2024 Value

2.33%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Southern University at New Orleans had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,480. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southern University at New Orleans grew by 2.33%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern University at New Orleans (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,839

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern University at New Orleans was of $10,839 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.67% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern University at New Orleans (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at Southern University at New Orleans received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 21.7% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern University at New Orleans (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Southern University at New Orleans received 6,526 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 123% annual growth. Out of those 6,526 applicants, 5,149 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,468 students enrolled at Southern University at New Orleans in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southern University at New Orleans has an overall enrollment yield of 3.17%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,149

Accepted Out of 6,526

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern University at New Orleans was 78.9% (5,149 admissions from 6,526 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 60.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 123%, while admissions grew by 193%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern University at New Orleans (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Southern University at New Orleans in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern University at New Orleans had a total enrollment of 2,468 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southern University at New Orleans is 1,115 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,353. This means that 45.2% of students enrolled at Southern University at New Orleans are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern University at New Orleans, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.2% Black or African American, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.92% White, 3.12% Two or More Races, 2.15% Asian, 0.203% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.162% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern University at New Orleans in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (65.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (25.7%) and Two or More Races Female (1.82%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (59%), followed by Black or African American Male (15.2%) and White Female (6.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern University at New Orleans in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,468 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern University at New Orleans is 1,115 and the part-time enrollment is 1,353. This means that 45.2% of students enrolled at Southern University at New Orleans are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern University at New Orleans (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern University at New Orleans was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Southern University at New Orleans had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern University at New Orleans (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
1,905 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
190 enrolled students
White
146 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern University at New Orleans is 77.2% Black or African American, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.92% White, 3.12% Two or More Races, 2.15% Asian, 0.203% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.162% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 24 students (0.972%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 182 more women than men received degrees from Southern University at New Orleans. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern University at New Orleans is black or african american (250 degrees awarded). There were 9.26 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (27 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Southern University at New Orleans is Social Work (51 degrees awarded), followed by Information Science (30 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (13 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern University at New Orleans, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (68 degrees awarded), Protective Services (48 degrees), and Human Sciences (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern University at New Orleans are Social workers, all other (268,810 people), Other managers (215,412 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (210,805 people), Police officers (154,839 people), and Postsecondary teachers (123,406 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern University at New Orleans in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (68 degrees awarded), Protective Services (48 degrees), Human Sciences (13 degrees), Psychology (29 degrees), and Math & Statistics (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern University at New Orleans are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Southern University at New Orleans are Public Administration and Social Service (68 degrees awarded), Protective Services (48 degrees), Human Sciences (13 degrees), Psychology (29 degrees), and Math & Statistics (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern University at New Orleans are Elementary & secondary schools (665,779 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (404,149 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (313,690 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (304,543 people), and Individual & family services (265,016 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern University at New Orleans.

Substance Abuse Counseling

Most Common (2024)

2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Southern University at New Orleans was Substance Abuse Counseling with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southern University at New Orleans according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

241

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Southern University at New Orleans, which is 0.245 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (241).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern University at New Orleans by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Southern University at New Orleans in Information Science, which is 1.4 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Southern University at New Orleans in Social Work, which is 8.57 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 7% of students graduating from Southern University at New Orleans completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
250 degrees awarded
Asian
27 degrees awarded
White
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern University at New Orleans is black or african american (250 degrees awarded). There were 9.26 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (27 degrees).

1.33% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
351 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
349 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
340 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern University at New Orleans is black or african american female (351 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (349 degrees).

Operations

Southern University at New Orleans has an endowment valued at nearly $3.45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 181k (5.25%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Southern University at New Orleans had a total salary expenditure of 43.4M. Southern University at New Orleans employs 33 Associate professors, 22 Professors and 18 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southern University at New Orleans are Male Associate professor (19), Male Professor (18), and Female Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern University at New Orleans are: Management, with 40 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 35 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees.

Endowment

$3.45M

2024 Endowment

5.56%

growth from 2023

Southern University at New Orleans has an endowment valued at about $3.45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern University at New Orleans grew 5.56% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern University at New Orleans (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.3M

2024 Salaries

4.74%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Southern University at New Orleans paid a median of $18.3M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($43.4M) and a 4.74% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.54% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.7% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.53M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Southern University at New Orleans paid a total of $5.53M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern University at New Orleans were Management with 40 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees.

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