Southern University at New Orleans campus

SUNO Admission Requirements

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SUNO Admission Overview

SUNO admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year SUNO admitted 78.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.4 GPA (C+) and SAT 820-1050 / ACT 15-20. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNO requires the SAT or ACT for unknown.

Cycle: unknown. Source: https://www.suno.edu/page/requirements

SUNO Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

78.9%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The SUNO acceptance rate is 78.9%. Last year, 5,149 of 6,526 applicants were admitted. That is the 13th lowest acceptance rate in Louisiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into SUNO and can you get accepted?

SUNO is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Southern University at New Orleans typically attracts "C+" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.4. 3% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNO GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.4

Typical High School Grades

C+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.4

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at SUNO typically have around a 2.4 GPA (C+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff.

The school ranks #27 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.4 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

SUNO Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Southern University at New Orleans requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants. Freshman applicants under 24 must submit official SAT or ACT scores.

Cycle: unknown. Source: https://www.suno.edu/page/requirements

SUNO SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

820-1050

Freshmen who sent SAT

10%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 410
Math 410
Composite 820

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 540
Math 510
Composite 1050

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at SUNO typically score around a 940 SAT (middle 50% 820–1050) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 29th percentile nationally. SUNO ranks #18 in the state of Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 820 to 1050

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for unknown. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 940 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Southern University at New Orleans
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1050+	Above 75th	>88%
940 to 1050	Avg +	79%-88%
820 to 940	Avg -	66%-79%
Below 820	Below mid-50	<66%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNO ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

15-20

Freshmen reporting ACT

64%

25th Percentile Scores

English 9
Math 14
Composite 15

75th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 20
Composite 20

Average ACT

Incoming testers at SUNO typically have around a 17 ACT (mid-50 15–20) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 31st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. SUNO places #21 among colleges in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 20

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for unknown. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 17.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Southern University at New Orleans
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
20+	Above 75th	>89%
17 to 20	Avg +	79%-89%
15 to 17	Avg -	69%-79%
Below 15	Below mid-50	<69%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Southern University at New Orleans admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	5,003	1,523	6,526
Accepted	3,968	1,181	5,149
Acceptance Rate	79%	78%	79%
Enrolled	100	63	163
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	3%	5%	3%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Southern University at New Orleans and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Southern University at New Orleans application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, unknown. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

304

Applicants have 304 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Southern University at New Orleans is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Southern University at New Orleans
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

SUNO is test-required for unknown. Last year it admitted 78.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.4 GPA (about an C+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025