Published cost of attendance is $23,905. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,771.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,905 |
| Tuition and Fees | $16,954 |
| Room and Board | $11,337 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,353 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,095 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,810 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,771 |
| $30–48k | No data |
| $48–75k | No data |
| $75–110k | $19,360 |
| $110k+ | No data |
Published cost of attendance is $23,905. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,771. Azimuth ranks Southern University at New Orleans #633 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 55.6 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $31,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $9,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $47,240, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $350 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Southern University At New Orleans earn median 4-year earnings of $47,240, placing Southern University At New Orleans in the 8.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Southern University At New Orleans sits in the 47.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Southern University At New Orleans #1209 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 18.3 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent lifetime returns relative to LA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928 (the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential). The earnings pattern centers on security and protective services fields, which form the institutional signature. Criminal Justice is the largest program with 38 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $44,723. The Business Administration program graduates 34 students earning median 4-year earnings of $42,068, while General Studies delivers median 4-year earnings of $44,226 for 28 graduates. Education, General and Social Work round out the top programs with 27 and 27 graduates respectively. This concentration in Security & Protective Services reflects the institution's focused program portfolio and alignment with regional workforce demand in New Orleans.
