Southern University at New Orleans: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - GoodSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Southern University at New Orleans is a small four-year, public school with 1,950 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1956 and is one of the 15 colleges and schools located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Southern University at New Orleans is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Southern University at New Orleans will give you the option to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
24
Southern University at New Orleans follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 24 majors. The most popular concentrations are Social Work, Criminal Justice, Education, Business, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Southern University at New Orleans is very low at 46% (way below Louisiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
46%
Bad
The graduation rate at Southern University at New Orleans is very low - 22%.

Student to faculty ratio at Southern University at New Orleans is pretty good: 13:1. Read more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is slightly high, $13,400 annually. The additional fees at Southern University at New Orleans not covered by tuition are around $3,000; this makes it a total of $16,400 per academic year.

Read the details about Southern University at New Orleans additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
According to recent data, 928 applications were submitted and 868 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

Southern University at New Orleans will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Southern University at New Orleans in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,500
Medium
Southern University at New Orleans offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southern University at New Orleans, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Southern University at New Orleans offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 700 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - about $6,500 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Southern University at New Orleans. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Southern University at New Orleans seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southern University at New Orleans Location and Address

Postal Address:
Southern University at New Orleans
6400 Press Drive
New Orleans, Louisiana
70126, USA
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