Southern University at New Orleans SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With SUNO’s high admit rate, set your goal beyond meeting the minimum and toward entering with stronger academic footing. Since ACT scores are required and most applicants submit them, aim for a 20 or higher to sit at the top of SUNO’s middle range. A 3.0 GPA can also open a separate $5,000 scholarship opportunity.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Southern University at New Orleans facts and stats
Southern University at New Orleans is an urban public institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,179 students. SUNO has a freshman retention rate of 52% and a 6-year graduation rate of 13%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. SUNO is test-required for admissions.
New Orleans, LA
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Key Southern University at New Orleans application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
July 1
Early Action
Offered
Early Decision
Offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because SUNO is test-required, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and possible superscore gains. SUNO offers Early Decision and Early Action, so an October retake is the safest final fall test for early deadlines; if you apply Regular Decision, scores from later fall retakes should arrive well before the July 1 deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
SUNO’s in-state tuition is $4,484, while out-of-state tuition is $8,900. About 43% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $1,000.
SUNO’s out-of-state tuition is $8,900, compared with $4,484 for in-state students, and room and board is about $11,750. About 43% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $5,465. Merit awards average $1,000, so students should plan for remaining costs after grants, scholarships, and family contribution.
Student life at Southern University at New Orleans
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