by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Southern University at New Orleans by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. You can jump to any of the following sections in our SUNO cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Southern University at New Orleans ran about $15,960 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $7,059 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $13,384 | $2,576 | $15,960 |
| In-State | $4,483 | $2,576 | $7,059 |
SUNO tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. Southern University at New Orleans out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $15,960 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
In-state undergrads in Louisiana pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at SUNO pay about $7,059 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
The chart below shows how SUNO compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Southern University at New Orleans Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Southern University at New Orleans increased with an average annual rate of 0.13% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $7,078 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at SUNO to be $14,165, and $28,368 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.06%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $15,978 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $31,965 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at SUNO, and $63,966 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at SUNO.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
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