- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 410–540 reading and writing, 410–510 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–20 composite
- Average net price: $14,825 a year (2022–23)
Southern University at New Orleans GPA requirements
Southern University at New Orleans requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Southern University at New Orleans hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Southern University at New Orleans acceptance rate
Southern University at New Orleans admitted 5,149 of 6,526 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Southern University at New Orleans in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 410 | 480 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 430 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 17 | 20 |
| ACT English | 9 | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 16 | 20 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 944 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Southern University at New Orleans looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Southern University at New Orleans awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,825 a year at Southern University at New Orleans in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Southern University at New Orleans?
Southern University at New Orleans requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Southern University at New Orleans hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Southern University at New Orleans?
Southern University at New Orleans's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,149 of 6,526 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Southern University at New Orleans students have?
The middle 50% of Southern University at New Orleans's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (10% of them) scored 410–540 in Reading and Writing and 410–510 in Math. The median scores were 480 (Reading and Writing) and 430 (Math).
What ACT scores do Southern University at New Orleans students have?
The middle 50% of Southern University at New Orleans's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (64% of them) had composite scores of 15–20, with a median of 17.
Does Southern University at New Orleans accept AP credit?
Yes. Southern University at New Orleans awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Southern University at New Orleans?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,825 a year at Southern University at New Orleans, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Southern University at New OrleansU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).