The four-year public institution in New Orleans enrolled 2,356 students in fall 2018, including 1,928 in undergraduate and 428 in graduate programs, data shows. 14.7 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
93 percent of undergraduates are residents of Louisiana, and 4 percent are residents of other states. 3 percent are citizens of foreign countries.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as Black or African American (71 percent) and white (2 percent).
The school admitted 30 percent of the 1,047 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 64 percent enrolled.
Southern University at New Orleans admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,047 | 33% | 67% |
| Admitted applicants | 314 | 32% | 29% |
| Enrolled | 201 | 60% | 66% |
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