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Southern University at New Orleans

Southern University at New Orleans

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Southern University at New Orleans: international tuition 16,954 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 32,805 USD, acceptance rate 78.9%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 80.

Getting in. The school admits 78.9% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 410–540, Math 410–510, ACT 15–20. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 7+ or TOEFL iBT 80+.

Cost for a year. One year comes to about 32,805 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.

Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/7. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.

Admissions checked 13/10/2026

Overview
At a glance

What is the tuition at Southern University at New Orleans?

International tuition is 16,954 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 32,805 USD.

What English scores does Southern University at New Orleans require?

Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 80.

What is the acceptance rate at Southern University at New Orleans?

The acceptance rate is 78.9%.

Total cost / year (estimate)
≈ 32,805 USD≈ ₫856M
tuition 16,954 USD
Aid for intl students
Coming soon
Acceptance rate
78.9%
IELTSminimum
7
TOEFL80
International students
1.3%
undergraduate
Programs
20 programs
Founded
1956
Students
1,344
Ways to pay
  • Pay in fullYes
  • Aid with the offerUnclear
  • Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear

For Vietnamese students

Vietnamese community nearby

New Orleans
5,580
1.5% of residents3,384 born in Vietnam
New Orleans–Metairie area
16,204
1.7% of residents8,485 born in Vietnam

Students on campus lifei

  • The College Tour2024Vlog

Contact

Address
6400 SUNO Knights Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126
Admissions email
Social
Cost & scholarships

Tuition and cost for a year

Total cost / year
≈ 32,805 USD≈ ₫856M
estimate, a rough guide
International tuition
16,954 USD≈ ₫442M
International tuition per year (USD) vs other schoolsLower than 79% of schools
Middle half: 17,736–29,90980% of schools: 12,754–39,344

Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.

What a year costs

Tuition16,954 USD≈ ₫442M
Housing & meals11,337 USD≈ ₫296M
Other itemsi4,514 USD≈ ₫118M
Total cost per year (estimate)≈ 32,805 USD≈ ₫856M

Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.

VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.

Scholarships and aid for international students

Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.

Scholarships at this school

Merit3Other2Tuition subsidy1
  • Chancellor's ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearMeritSeparate application requiredSchool page

    The page does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.

    • Renewable in later years
  • Evening & Weekend College ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearOtherApplication method unclearSchool page

    Spring 2026 only and no mention of international students, so eligibility is unclear.

    • First year only
  • Out-Of-State Fee WaiverIntl eligibility unclearTuition subsidySeparate application requiredSchool page

    This is an out-of-state fee waiver; the page does not say whether international students qualify.

    • Renewable in later years
  • SUNO "First" Scholarship (older PDF)Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page

    The older PDF does not mention international students and may be outdated.

    • Renewable in later years
  • SUNO First Generation AwardIntl eligibility unclearOtherSeparate application requiredSchool page

    The page does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.

    • First year only
  • University Fellow (STEM Majors Only)Intl eligibility unclearMeritSeparate application requiredSchool page

    The page does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.

    • Renewable in later years
Admissions

Admission requirements

Acceptance rate
78.9%
SAT / ACT
Test-optionali
Minimum IELTS
7
Application fee
30 USD≈ ₫782,400
Application fee (USD) vs other schoolsLower than most
Middle half: 45–7580% of schools: 30–85

Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.

SAT / ACT of enrolled students

SATReading & Writing200800410–540
SATMath200800410–510
ACTcomposite13615–20

English

IELTSAcademic09≥ 7
TOEFLiBT0120≥ 80

Application requirements

  • High-school transcriptiRequired
  • Counselor recommendationRequired
  • Proof of fundsRequired
  • SATACTiOptional
  • English proficiencyRequired

Minimum English scores vs other schools

IELTS AcademicHigher than most
Middle half: 6–6.580% of schools: 5.5–6.5

Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.

TOEFL iBTHigher than most
Middle half: 70–7980% of schools: 61–80

Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.

Deadlines

Today 15/10
  1. Application deadline, Spring semester (December 1)
    Applicationabout47days
  2. Application deadline, Summer semester (May 1)
    Application+198 days
  3. Application deadline, Fall semester (July 1)
    Application+259 days

AP credit by subject

Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board

Your score
APArt History3+
APBiology3+6 cr
BIOL 105 & 106
APCalculus AB3+5 cr
MATH 290
APCalculus BC3+5 cr
MATH 291
APChemistry3+6 cr
CHEM 111, 112
APComparative Government and Politics3+3 cr
POLI 210
APComputer Science A3+3 cr
CISP 164
APEnglish Language and Composition3+3 cr
ENGL 111
APEnglish Language and Composition4+6 cr
ENGL 111 & 112
APEnglish Literature and Composition4+6 cr
ENGL 112 & 203
APEnvironmental Science3+3 cr
BIOL 202
APFrench Language and Culture3+6 cr
FREN 101 & 102
APMacroeconomics3+3 cr
ECON 222
APMicroeconomics3+3 cr
ECON 211
APPhysics C: Electricity and Magnetism3+4 cr
PHYS 104 & 104L
APPhysics C: Mechanics3+4 cr
PHYS 103 & 103L
APPsychology3+3 cr
PSYC 210
APSpanish Language and Culture3+6 cr
SPAN 101 & 102
APSpanish Literature and Culture3+6 cr
SPAN 211 & 222
APStatistics3+3 cr
MATH 250
APUnited States Government and Politics3+3 cr
POLI 110
APUnited States History3+3 cr
HIST 210 or 220
APWorld History: Modern3+3 cr
HIST 103 or 104

23 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.

Programs & careers

Programs

20 programs

Outcomes

Earnings 10 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
34,042 USD≈ ₫888M
Earnings 6 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
29,148 USD

Staying in United States after graduation

Working after graduation

OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.

Campus life

Climate

Coldest
8°C
Nights in January, days around 16°C
Warmest
31°C
Days in August, nights around 27°C
Days below 0°C a year
2 days
Snow
Rarely
Daily temperature by month
0°10°20°30°
mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
School: low → high Hanoi Rain Snow (water equivalent)

School & campus

Public / private
Public
Setting
Urban
Founded
1956
Students
1,344
Undergraduates
1,055
International students
1.3% undergrad

Where the school is

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State LouisianaNew Orleans, United States

Detailed map

Academics & housing

Return for year 2
52%
Graduate within 6 years
13.1%

Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.

Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data