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Southern University at New Orleans
- 6801 Press Drive
- New Orleans, LA 70126
- OPEID College Code: 00202600
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- General Phone: (504) 286-5000
- Chancellor: Dr. Victor Ukpolo
- Website: www.suno.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 2,648

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $5.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 29% | 80% | 4% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,949 | $2,003 | $749 | $50 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.4% | 1.0% | 8.5% |
| Number in Default | 121 | 12 | 90 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,628 | 1,199 | 1,052 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,970 | $2,958 | $2,958 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,708 | $6,696 | $6,696 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,400 | $8,400 | $7,200 |
| Other Expenses | $8,400 | $8,400 | $7,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,000 | $8,400 | $6,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,970 | $3,958 | $3,958 |
| Out of State | $7,708 | $7,696 | $7,696 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,770 | $20,758 | $18,358 |
| Out of State | $24,508 | $24,496 | $22,096 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,970 | $9,958 | $9,958 |
| Out of State | $13,708 | $13,696 | $13,696 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,648 Undergraduate: 2,133 Graduate: 515
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 660 Female: 1,988
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 569 Female: 1,564
- Graduate Gender Male: 91 Female: 424
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,889 Part-Time: 759
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,645 Part-Time: 488
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 244 Part-Time: 271
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Black | 2,517 | 95% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.5% |
| White | 65 | 2% |
| Unknown | 37 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 83 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 335 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 327 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 451 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 502 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 316 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 207 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 279 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 144 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 321 | 292 | 29 |
| Faculty Status | 142 | 118 | 24 |
| Tenured Faculty | 58 | 58 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 112 | 88 | 24 |
| Primarily Instruction | 24 | - | 24 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 32 | 32 | - |
| Other Professionals | 102 | 97 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 75 | 75 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 35 | 35 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 20 | 20 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,280 (76) | $52,004 (44) | $45,533 (32) |
| Professor | $59,010 (12) | $59,269 (11) | $56,159 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $55,436 (23) | $58,569 (12) | $52,018 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,603 (40) | $44,448 (21) | $42,669 (19) |
| Instructor | $18,000 (1) | - (-) | $18,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,077 (12) | $46,821 (8) | $62,588 (4) |
| Professor | $37,939 (2) | $37,939 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $49,438 (5) | $45,547 (4) | $65,000 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,338 (4) | $80,000 (1) | $61,784 (3) |
| Instructor | $36,500 (1) | $36,500 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,370 (88) | $49,897 (52) | $46,164 (36) |
| Professor | $55,014 (14) | $54,926 (13) | $56,159 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $52,760 (28) | $53,244 (16) | $52,115 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,573 (44) | $45,403 (22) | $43,744 (22) |
| Instructor | $23,932 (2) | $29,864 (1) | $18,000 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $284,000 | $142,000 | $142,000 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 27 | 16 | 11 |
| Basketball | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $23,500 | $20,500 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 24%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 8% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 6% |
| Female | 10% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 8% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 50% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 3% |
| 5 Years | 5% |
| 6 Years | 8% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
