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Southern University at New Orleans admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 79%
- SAT (middle 50%): 820-1050
- ACT (middle 50%): 15-20
Southern University at New Orleans admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Southern University at New Orleans
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1050 or an ACT around 20 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Southern University at New Orleans a stronger bet. Below 820, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Southern University at New Orleans a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Southern University at New Orleans's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Southern University at New Orleans with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Southern University at New Orleans?
Southern University at New Orleans has a 79% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Southern University at New Orleans?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Southern University at New Orleans scored 820-1050 on the SAT. Scoring above 1050 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 820 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Southern University at New Orleans?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Southern University at New Orleans scored 15-20 on the ACT. Above 20 is strong, below 15 is below the typical admit.
Is Southern University at New Orleans a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Southern University at New Orleans's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.