Campus of Southern University at New Orleans

    Southern University at New Orleans

    New Orleans, LA, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Master's university

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    Southern University at New Orleans Cost & Financial Aid

    Students at Southern University at New Orleans paid an average net price of $12,086 a year after grants and scholarships.

    Southern University at New Orleans average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $12,086

    $7,830 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$12,154
    $30,001 to $48,000$9,492
    $48,001 to $75,000$12,871
    $75,001 to $110,000$9,939
    Over $110,000Not reported

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $8,410
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $17,310
    Average net price
    $12,086
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    36.2%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Southern University at New Orleans cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    38%
    Room and board
    51%
    Books and supplies
    6%
    Other costs
    5%
    Share of the published yearly cost of attendance (in-state tuition where the two differ).
    In-state tuition and fees
    $8,410
    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $17,310
    Room and board (on campus)
    $11,436
    Books and supplies
    $1,385
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $22,236

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at Southern University at New Orleans

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    34.4%

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at Southern University at New Orleans: the college's own scholarships, programs from LA and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • LA program · Residents of LA · need-based

    • LA program · Residents of LA

    • LA program · Residents of LA

    • LA program · Residents of LA · need-based

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      State · LA

      Louisiana GO Grant

      Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)

      Award
      $300 to $3,000
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Need-based
      • Renewable
    • LA program · Residents of LA · need-based

    • LA program · Residents of LA · need-based · GPA 2.5+

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