Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,905. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Louisiana residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,054 | $16,954 |
| Housing & meals | $10,340 | $10,340 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $5,924 | $5,924 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,713 | −$1,713 |
| Total cost of attendance | $23,905 | $32,805 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
SUNO net price compared with other Louisiana colleges
SUNO has the 13th-lowest average net price of 25 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Southeastern Louisiana University | $13,154 | 45% | $46,482 |
| 10 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $13,466 | 54% | $46,769 |
| 11 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $13,530 | 53% | $47,089 |
| 12 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $13,606 | 43% | $47,021 |
| 13 | Southern University at New Orleans | $14,810 | 13% | $34,042 |
| 14 | University of Holy Cross | $15,635 | 49% | $49,316 |
| 15 | Xavier University of Louisiana | $17,127 | 49% | $52,184 |
| 16 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | $18,552 | 45% | $59,419 |
| 17 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $19,151 | 69% | $61,251 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Louisiana colleges →
Why SUNO costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University at New Orleans | 79% | $14,810 | 13% | $34,042 | This school |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | — | — | — | $78,495 | |
| University of New Orleans | 74% | $12,384 | 38% | $47,872 | |
| Southern University Law Center | — | — | — | $43,371 | |
| McNeese State University | 78% | $12,493 | 47% | $46,453 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
SUNO cost questions
How much is tuition at SUNO?
Tuition and fees are $8,054 a year for Louisiana residents and $16,954 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending SUNO?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $23,905 a year for Louisiana residents living on campus and about $32,805 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at SUNO?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,810 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,771; $48–75k pay —; $110k+ pay —. These figures are for Louisiana residents.
How much debt do SUNO graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 12.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Southern University at New Orleans overview