Paying for Southern University at New Orleans

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,490 0.27%	$16,390 0.12%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,180 0.21%	$16,122 0.12%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) are $7,490 for Louisiana residents and $16,390 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2018 at SUNO.

61% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,936. It could cover 36.22% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,118 for Louisiana residents and $28,018 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

SUNO's 4-year tuition is $31,053 for Louisiana residents and $66,642 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $109,147 for Louisiana residents and $144,736 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern University at New Orleans is $7,490 for Louisiana residents and $16,390 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.27% for Louisiana residents and increased by 0.12% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($8,884) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of SUNO is $7,510 for Louisiana residents and $16,409 for out-of-state students, a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SUNO Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,470	$16,371	$13,710
2023-2024	$7,490	$16,390	$16,264
Change % 2023-2024	0.27%	0.12%	18.63%
2024-2025	$7,510	$16,409	$19,294

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,180 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $16,122. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($9,802) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at SUNO is $9,199 for Louisiana residents and $16,141 for out-of-state students , a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SUNO Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,161	$16,103	$13,710
2023-2024	$9,180	$16,122	$16,264
Change % 2023-2024	0.21%	0.12%	18.63%
2024-2025	$9,199	$16,141	$19,294

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SUNO. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,291 for Louisiana residents and $3,516 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,684 for Louisiana residents and $3,992 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$1,291	$3,516
	2023-2024	$1,291	$3,516
	2024-2025	$1,291	$3,516
Graduate	2022-2023	$1,684	$3,992
	2023-2024	$1,684	$3,992
	2024-2025	$1,684	$3,992

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,264 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 18.63% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 10.66% compared to the previous year.

The SUNO's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,054 for state residents and $33,954 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,051 for state residents and $34,951 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At SUNO
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$7,490
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$16,390
Room & Board	$10,340	$11,337
Personal Expenses	$5,924	$5,924
Books & Supplies	$1,300
COA (In-State)	$25,054	$26,051
COA (Out-of-State)	$33,954	$34,951

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SUNO?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SUNO is $31,053 for Louisiana residents and $66,642 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Southern University at New Orleans have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

SUNO 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$7,598	$7,707	$7,818	$7,930	$31,053
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$16,498	$16,606	$16,715	$16,824	$66,642
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$7,707	$7,818	$7,930	$8,044	$31,500
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$16,606	$16,715	$16,824	$16,935	$67,079
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$7,818	$7,930	$8,044	$8,160	$31,953
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$16,715	$16,824	$16,935	$17,046	$67,519
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$7,930	$8,044	$8,160	$8,278	$32,413
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$16,824	$16,935	$17,046	$17,157	$67,962
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$8,044	$8,160	$8,278	$8,397	$32,879
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$16,935	$17,046	$17,157	$17,270	$68,408

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $109,147 for Louisiana residents and $144,736 for out-of-state students.

SUNO 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,910	$26,802	$27,732	$28,701	$109,147
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$34,810	$35,701	$36,629	$37,595	$144,736
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$26,802	$27,732	$28,701	$29,712	$112,948
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,701	$36,629	$37,595	$38,602	$148,527
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,732	$28,701	$29,712	$30,765	$116,910
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,629	$37,595	$38,602	$39,650	$152,476
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,701	$29,712	$30,765	$31,863	$121,040
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,595	$38,602	$39,650	$40,742	$156,590
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,712	$30,765	$31,863	$33,007	$125,346
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$38,602	$39,650	$40,742	$41,881	$160,875

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 61% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $85,403 for Louisiana residents and $120,992 for out-of-state students.

SUNO 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$19,974	$20,866	$21,796	$22,765	$85,403
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,874	$29,765	$30,693	$31,659	$120,992
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$20,866	$21,796	$22,765	$23,776	$89,204
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,765	$30,693	$31,659	$32,666	$124,783
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$21,796	$22,765	$23,776	$24,829	$93,166
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,693	$31,659	$32,666	$33,714	$128,732
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$22,765	$23,776	$24,829	$25,927	$97,296
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$31,659	$32,666	$33,714	$34,806	$132,846
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,776	$24,829	$25,927	$27,071	$101,602
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$32,666	$33,714	$34,806	$35,945	$137,131

	In-State	Out-of-State
Southern University at New Orleans	$7,490	$16,390
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	$11,954	$28,631
University of Louisiana at Lafayette	$10,418	$24,146
Southeastern Louisiana University	$8,373	$20,851
Louisiana Tech University	$10,125	$16,866
Northwestern State University of Louisiana	$8,864	$19,652