by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a SUNO degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how SUNO measures up.
SUNO is ranked #1,699 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within Louisiana, it ranks #28 of 47 for value.
These SUNO majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Child Development | #82 of 169 |
| Child and Family Studies | #117 of 230 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #251 of 425 |
| Social Work | #254 of 433 |
| Public Administration & Social Service | #322 of 552 |
| Public Administration | #322 of 552 |
| Liberal Arts | #324 of 473 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #356 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #356 of 638 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | #374 of 678 |
Below is the detailed SUNO value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Southern University at New Orleans is ranked #40 out of #50 in Louisiana for quality and #28 out of #47 for Louisiana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the SUNO financial aid page to be sure.
Southern University at New Orleans is ranked #1,699 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Southern University at New Orleans is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at SUNO costs about $16,867. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $67,467 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $23,752 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,810 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,867 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $67,467 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the SUNO net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What SUNO costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a SUNO degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $95,008 | — | — |
| All Students | $67,467 | #1,699 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $59,240 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $95,008 | — | — |
| All Students | $67,467 | #28 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $59,240 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at SUNO shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,247 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,748 |
About 77% of SUNO undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,863 per year. Get more details on the SUNO financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average SUNO cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.