University of New Orleans

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New Orleans, LA

This school is more affordable than other schools.

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$6,090

Avg in-state tuition

$10,926

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of New Orleans

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of New Orleans is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,895, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,090, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,926.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

83% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

41% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1270

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

88%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

White

48%

Black

21%

Hispanic

12%

Asian

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

53%

Socio-economic diversity

56% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,300
On-campus room and board	$9,795
On-campus other expenses	$4,580
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$9,795
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$5,280
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$5,280

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$21,765	$26,601
Off-campus without family	$22,465	$27,301
Off-campus with family	$12,670	$17,506

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services
	City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Finance, General
	Hospitality Administration/Management, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Taxation
	Accounting
	Business/Managerial Economics
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
5	Education
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
6	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Engineering/Industrial Management
7	Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Engineering Science
	Mechanical Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
	Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
	Creative Writing
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
	Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Health Services Administration
11	History
	History, General
12	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
13	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	International/Global Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
14	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Health and Physical Education, General
15	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
16	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Physics, General
17	Psychology
	Psychology, Other
	Psychology, General
18	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
19	Social Sciences
	Social Sciences, Other
	Anthropology
	Urban Studies/Affairs
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
20	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music Performance, General
	Music, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Arts Management

University of New Orleans

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other schools.

About University of New Orleans

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

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Total Undergraduate Cost

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Architecture And Related Services

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.