More selective than 45% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 83% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SUNO over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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SUNO SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, SUNO is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 410 | 540 |
| SAT math | 410 | 510 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 20 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 820 | 1050 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SUNO admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 79% | 410–540 | 410–510 | 15–20 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 60% | — | — | 14–18 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SUNO compared with other Louisiana colleges?
SUNO has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | University of Holy Cross | 74% | 49% | $15,635 |
| 10 | University of New Orleans | 74% | 38% | $12,384 |
| 11 | Louisiana Christian University | 77% | 44% | $13,113 |
| 12 | McNeese State University | 78% | 47% | $12,493 |
| 13 | Southern University at New Orleans | 79% | 13% | $14,810 |
| 14 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | 85% | 54% | $13,466 |
| 15 | Louisiana Tech University | 86% | 64% | $11,864 |
| 16 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 87% | 53% | $13,530 |
| 17 | Nicholls State University | 91% | 54% | $12,947 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at SUNO
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SUNO admissions questions
What is the SUNO acceptance rate?
Southern University at New Orleans accepts 79% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,758 of 2,920 applicants were admitted.
Does SUNO require the SAT or ACT?
Southern University at New Orleans considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 83% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for SUNO?
The middle 50% of Southern University at New Orleans enrolled first-year students scored 820–1050 on the SAT and 15–20 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at SUNO?
9% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (154 of 1,758).
Is SUNO getting harder to get into?
Southern University at New Orleans accepted 79% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 60% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southern University at New Orleans overview