New Orleans, LA
Roughly 67 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 56% to 67% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,882 | 3,267 | 935 | 56% |
| 2020 | 5,382 | 4,462 | 1,123 | 83% |
| 2021 | 5,633 | 4,539 | 1,151 | 81% |
| 2022 | 7,296 | 5,090 | 1,030 | 70% |
| 2023 | 7,253 | 4,843 | 845 | 67% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,068 of 4,366 women and 1,775 of 2,887 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of New Orleans has an acceptance rate of 67% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,843 of 7,253 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 67 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
7,253 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 845 enrolled.
No. University of New Orleans is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 56% to 67% — it has become less selective.