University of New Orleans

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

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About University of New Orleans

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

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 6,508, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,090, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,926.

New Orleans, LA

$6,090

Avg in-state
tuition

$10,926

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

81%

Acceptance Rate Insight

81% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

58%

Retention Rate Insight

58% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

39%

Graduation Rate Insight

39% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile18-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1010-1280

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

8k

Students enrolled

73%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

48%

Unknown

3%

Black

22%

Hispanic

11%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

7%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

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

56%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

7

Total Online Enrollment

5,812

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

94% On-campus

6% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold5% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold23% online

Master'sCheck Bold5% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

56%

State Grant Aid

72%

Institution Grant Aid

84%

Pell Grant

56%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,204
State Grant Aid$4,383
Institution Grant Aid$2,777
Pell Grant Aid$4,591

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debtafter graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
7Engineering.
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
12Health Professions And Related Programs.
13History
14History.
15Mathematics And Statistics.
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
19Philosophy And Religious Studies.
20Physical Sciences.
21Psychology.
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
23Social Sciences.
24Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.