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University of New Orleans
University of New Orleans

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Named for the famed city it resides in, the University of New Orleans is a 4-year, urban research institution on a 195-acre campus near the French Quarter in Louisiana. UNO is one of only two institutions in the state labeled a Research University by the Carnegie Foundation, and it’s also home to the only research center in the nation that focuses on hazard mitigation, the Center for Hazards Assessment, Response and Technology. Comprised of 4 colleges and 5 schools, UNO offers a wide variety of majors on campus, as well as 3 bachelor’s degrees that can be earned entirely online.

Acceptance Rate:
70%
Average Net Price:
$11,256
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1134

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$11,256
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$9,172
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$14,008
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,174
Books and Supplies
$1300
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,229
$30k - $48k
$9,700
$48k - $75k
$12,906
$75k - $110k
$16,804
$110k+
$17,430
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
64%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,260
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,273
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,628

 

Students receiving state aid
69%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4558
Students receiving federal aid
59%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,273
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$10,700,219
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$12,163,793

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
31%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,499
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$167
Students receiving federal loans
30%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,038
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,746

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
70%
Acceptance Rate
7296
Students Applied
60%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
669
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1
Spring Regular DecisionNovember 15
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
5%
84%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1134
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
440
75th
580
Reading
25th
490
75th
610
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
15
Top 25%
34
Top 50%
64
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
400
$30k - $48k
136
$48k - $75k
92
$75k - $110k
45
$110k+
47

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 888-514-5866
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,111
Total Number of Undergrads
5,804
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
41%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
38%
20-39 Students
45%
40-99 Students
15%
100+ Students
1%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
64

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
49%
51%
Residency
In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
5%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
100
Ethnicity
African American
23%
Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
Hispanic
12%
White
44%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
41%
Student Organizations
100
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
9%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Privateers
School Colors
blue and silver
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
112
Total Female Athletes
113
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Beach Volleyball
University of New Orleans Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,500
Top 5 Cities
New Orleans
Houston
Baton Rouge
Dallas
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
University of New Orleans
Ochsner Health System
Entergy
Jeffferson Parish Public School System
Tulane University
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Education
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,250
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$167
While many people believe that graduating from a bigger name school (ie Tulane, Loyola, LSU) means a better education, UNO is right on par. Many of my professors and instructors teach at Tulane and Loyola as well. I have been learning a good bit in my current classes, and I am very satisfied with the education I am receiving. And when you graduate and are applying, unless you are trying to get into a competitive work atmosphere (ie Law or Medical) a UNO degree holds just as much weight as anywhere else.
Billal from Chalmette, LA
the university of new orleans provides students from high school graduates to non-traditional students with an excellent opportunity to obtain a quality education. the university of new orleans is rich in diversity. i love being a uno privateer!
Bridget from New Orleans, LA
The University of New Orleans is a great school. Since I began school in August, it has been nonstop learning and experiencing new subjects. Being a freshman in a new environment has been a quite a change, but UNO is a great school to be in a diverse environment and allows you to understand and embrace new ideas. I have learned a lot while attending here and I cannot wait to start my next semester here.
Andrea from Slidell, LA
UNO is an amazing school! The teachers help out a lot by giving detailed syllabus, test tools, easy to fallow PowerPoint slides, and practice tests. I am currently studying Hotel, Restaurant, And Tourism Administration. My business teachers bring in professionals from the different fields and assign destination visits for Homework.
Candice from Luling, LA
The University of New Orleans is a pretty good bargain for a great education, on campuses resources such as computer labs, tutoring centers, and structured reviews gives students here an opportunity to obtain that degree of higher learning. The University is here with you every step of the way throughout your career to help you achieve every goal possible, if it had to be rate on a 1-10 scale i'd give this place an 8.
Cedric from New Orleans, LA
The University of New Orleans has an outstanding business programs. They give new and current students easy access to review all of what's going on around campus with their easy to use website. Their financial aid office personnel is more than helpful when students are in need of funds to aid them when wanting to join school.
Natalie from New Orleans, LA