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Students attend Southern University At New Orleans in New Orleans, LA, a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Southern University At New Orleans degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering, family and social work, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
Applicants to Southern University At New Orleans appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,648 students at Southern University At New Orleans (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.
Southern University At New Orleans values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Southern University At New Orleans
6801 Press Drive
New Orleans, LA 70126
General Phone: (504) 286-5000
http://www.suno.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 122 | social work, public administration, family studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 70 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 60 | general studies, history, political science, museum studies, sociology, English |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Business And Management | 51 | business management, accounting, management information systems, entrepreneurship, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 35 | education courses, elementary school teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching, biology teaching, early childhood education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 31 | computer science, information science |
| Science | 21 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Media | 8 | journalism |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical records admin |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern University At New Orleans in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 287 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 157 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
Southern University At New Orleans is a historically black college.
In 2007, Southern University At New Orleans had a total enrollment of 2,648 students (2,184 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 95% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 96% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 40 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New Orleans, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,970 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,708 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Southern University At New Orleans participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 202600)
Southern University At New Orleans has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $45,547 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $61,784 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $46,821 | 4 | $62,588 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $59,269 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $58,569 | 11 | $52,018 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $44,448 | 19 | $42,669 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $52,004 | 32 | $45,533 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern University At New Orleans Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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