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University of New Orleans

Also known as: UNO

📍 New Orleans, Louisiana🏛️ Urban Setting👥 4,638 Undergrads🔗 new.uno.edu

Overview

University of New Orleans is an medium public research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. It enrolls about 4,638 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 74%. Graduates earn a median of $47,872 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

74%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,052

480–616

Net Price

$12,384

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

38%

Retention

67%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$47,872

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

74.3%

SAT Average

1,052

ACT Composite

17–23

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200480 – 616 (mid 50%)800

Math

200455 – 625 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 23 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,172

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$14,008

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$23,431

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$12,384

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$11,532
$30,001 – $48,000	$10,506
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,222
$75,001 – $110,000	$16,942
$110,001 +	$17,504

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

27.6%

Academics & Programs

University of New Orleans offers programs across 18 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

24.3%

Engineering

14.8%

Interdisciplinary Studies

11.5%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

10.5%

Psychology

6.8%

Visual & Performing Arts

6.7%

Computer & Information Sciences

5.2%

Social Sciences

4.6%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

38%

On-Time (4yr)

23%

Retention (FT)

67%

% Earning >$25K

71%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$38,410

8 years

$43,309

10 years

$47,872

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

68.4%

White

38.7%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

39.1%

Black or African American

24.4%

Asian

8.8%

Hispanic / Latino

16.3%

Two or more races

4.9%

International

1.9%

Gender

Women

48.3%

Men

51.7%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of New Orleans hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 74%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1052.

How much does University of New Orleans cost?

In-state tuition is $9,172, and out-of-state is $14,008. Average net price after financial aid is $12,384.

What is University of New Orleans known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Engineering, Interdisciplinary Studies.

What's the graduation rate at University of New Orleans?

The 6-year graduation rate is 38%, and 67% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.