Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana · Public · HBCU
Southern University at New Orleans admitted 60% of 2,920 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 800–970 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 18% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Southern University at New Orleans’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $45, and Southern University at New Orleans accepts the Common App fee waiver. Southern University at New Orleans asks for a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Southern University at New Orleans’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $25,054 in-state and $33,954 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,825 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Southern University at New Orleans’s acceptance rate?
Southern University at New Orleans admitted 60% of applicants: 1,758 of 2,920 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Southern University at New Orleans’s application deadline?
Southern University at New Orleans uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Southern University at New Orleans?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 800 to 970 (converted from ACT scores), with a median around 890. A score at or above 890 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Southern University at New Orleans’s application fee?
The application fee is $45 for 2026–27, and Southern University at New Orleans accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Southern University at New Orleans require?
Besides the application and transcript, Southern University at New Orleans asks for a midyear report from your school.
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