by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Southern University at New Orleans, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southern University at New Orleans came in at $8,054 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $16,954. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals were $3,570 in-state and $3,570 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,484 | $13,384 |
| Fees | $3,570 | $3,570 |
| Total | $8,054 | $16,954 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Southern University at New Orleans cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Southern University at New Orleans prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In LA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Southern University at New Orleans is about average on cost.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Southern University at New Orleans Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Southern University at New Orleans has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,483 | $13,384 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,484 | $13,384 |
| One Year Ago | $4,484 | $13,384 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,484 | $13,384 |
This chart shows the way tuition at SUNO has tracked over the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.54%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $8,419. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.04%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $17,300.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,419 | $17,300 |
| In 2 Years | $8,801 | $17,653 |
| In 3 Years | $9,200 | $18,013 |
| In 4 Years | $9,617 | $18,381 |
| In 5 Years | $10,053 | $18,756 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $71,347, versus roughly $36,037 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Southern University at New Orleans, check out the Southern University at New Orleans Financial Aid page.
