Regarded as a historically black University, Southern University at New Orleans (also referred to as SUNO) is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was established on September 4, 1956 as a branch unit of Southern University in Baton Rouge. SUNO is a part of the Southern University System. This public, four-year, coeducational institution enrolls more than 3,000 students each semester.
| Overall Score (about) | 70.1 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $21,353 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT / SAT 75%ile scores | 18 / 1290 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 19 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 48% / 40% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 2,356 |
Southern University at New Orleans is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The College of Education and Human Development is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the Louisiana Department of Education.
SUNO offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in diverse areas of study such as biology, english, history, social work, criminal justice, health information management, and mathematics. The programs offered at SUNO include Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration; Bachelor of Arts in Child Development and Family Studies; Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare; Master of Social Work; and Master of Science.
The University is composed of the following academic schools and colleges: College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business and Public Administration; College of Education; College of Social Work; and School of Graduate Studies.
Southern University at New Orleans offers a range of online degree programs and courses to meet the needs of students who are unable to attend regular college due to various reasons. SUNO helps its distance education students complete online courses and programs through several tools such as SmarterMeasure and Blackboard.
Southern University at New Orleans is a Louisiana “Selective III” institute, which implies that prospective students will have to complete the Louisiana Board of Regents high school curriculum (also the TOPS core curriculum). Student seeking admission must send their high school grade point average, along with ACT or SAT score to SUNO. Transfer students are encouraged to apply for admission. They must send the complete application form along with all the official transcripts from previously attended institutes.
SUNO welcomes international students from across the world. Applicants, whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL.
SUNO is committed to providing equal opportunities to all students. It offers a variety of federal and state financial aid to the needy and deserving students. Students applying for financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Though FAFSA can be completed any time throughout the year, it is recommended that students complete the formalities no later than June of the year before they start the Fall semester.
Some of the free scholarships and financial aid fund resources at SUNO include Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, Louisiana Education Loan Authority, BlackStudents.com, CollegeBoard, CollegeNet, CollegeScholarships, FastWeb, MyFreeDegree, Sallie Mae, ScholarshipCoach, ScholarshipExperts, ScholarshipMonkey, and ScholarshipWinnings.
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the largest and most outstanding student organization on campus. It acts like the voice of the SUNO students in issues pertaining to student activities, welfare, and participation in diverse campus affairs, planning, and administration. The organization also integrates student activities and serves as link between the administration and the student population. Some of the other on-campus student clubs and organizations include SUNO Campus Ministry, Royal Jewels Dance Team, VETS Club, Volunteer Community Service Club, Disabled Students Organization, Education Club, and First Fifty Knights.
Southern University at New Orleans also has a strong Greek presence on the campus. There are several sororities and fraternities such as Iota Phi Theta Fraternity; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority; and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
The Career Counseling and Placement office provides information to students seeking help with career decisions. It also provides counseling and referrals to the SUNO students, faculty members, staff, and alumni. The career center also sponsors programs, activities, and workshops for students seeking career advancement opportunities.
The Disabilities program meets the needs of the student population with documented disabilities. It offers special assistance, accommodations, and appropriate services/ programs for them. The primary aim of the program is to encourage a sense of self-support in students with disabilities and help them actively participate in all campus activities and programs.
The Student Development Center (SDC) at SUNO provides personalized ‘hi-touch’ services to the students. They facilitate growth, wellness and development of the student population, to ensure that they take full advantage of their college experience.
Chancellor’s Memo is the monthly online newsletter accessed by the SUNO community.
The Bonus is the newsletter of the College of Business & Public Administration.
The Radical Advocate is the newsletter of the School of Social Work.
SUNO established the Virtual Library to provide a variety of online search capabilities, databases, journals, reference materials, and other research services to its students and faculty members. The Leonard S. Washington Memorial Library is situated on the park campus. Students will find a librarian for assistance. There is also a study room where students can spend some quiet time with books.
The University offers housing facilities to the students. It features a newly developed residential facility which provides apartment-style living option for students and faculty members. The housing units are well-furnished and offer modern amenities such as an activity center, a computer lab, shuttle service, on-site postal service, and telephones.
SUNO’s athletic department sponsors men’s and women’s sports teams that compete in diverse sports such as basketball, track & field/cross country, and volleyball. SUNO is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC). The athletic teams are nicknamed as the Golden Knights. Their colors are Columbia Blue and Sunset Gold. The campus also houses several sports facilities such as The Castle, which serves as the SUNO basketball and volleyball home court. There is also a well-furbished tennis court.
Southern University at New Orleans offers a variety of intramural sports and activities such as men’s flag football and basketball, women’s volleyball, basketball, softball, co-recreational volleyball and aerobics programs. Students, faculty members and staff are encouraged to participate in the recreational sports and programs to enhance their University experience.
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