Southern University at New Orleans Acceptance Rate
New Orleans, Louisiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,920
- Admitted
- 1,758
- Yield
- 8.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Southern University at New Orleans's acceptance rate has risen from 20.7% in 2014–15 to 60.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,609 to 2,920 (+81%) over that period.
Its 60.2% rate makes Southern University at New Orleans more selective than about 74% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 71%.
Southern University at New Orleans has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 8.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,609 | 333 | 20.7% | 151 |
| 2015–16 | 1,795 | 385 | 21.4% | 211 |
| 2016–17 | 1,907 | 220 | 11.5% | 144 |
| 2017–18 | 1,650 | 407 | 24.7% | 218 |
| 2018–19 | 1,047 | 315 | 30.1% | 201 |
| 2019–20 | 1,016 | 613 | 60.3% | 222 |
| 2020–21 | 2,261 | 1,628 | 72% | 197 |
| 2021–22 | 1,318 | 1,045 | 79.3% | 111 |
| 2022–23 | 928 | 868 | 93.5% | 134 |
| 2023–24 | 2,920 | 1,758 | 60.2% | 154 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,163 | 1,311 | 60.6% |
| Men | 757 | 447 | 59% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 14–18 | 83% |
How Southern University at compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Southern University at New Orleans's acceptance rate?
Southern University at New Orleans's acceptance rate is 60.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,758 admitted of 2,920 applicants).
Is Southern University at New Orleans test optional?
Southern University at New Orleans is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Southern University at New Orleans?
Southern University at New Orleans received 2,920 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,758.
Is Southern University at New Orleans getting harder to get into?
Southern University at New Orleans has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 20.7% in 2014–15 to 60.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.suno.edu/.