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New Orleans, Louisiana 70148

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Known for business — excellent value

University of New Orleans is a public institution in New Orleans with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1056, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,872 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,147.

Established
1956
Mascot
Captain BrUNO
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
Division
Division I
67%Acceptance
1056SAT Avg
4,479Students
18:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$47,872Earnings 10yr
$11,147Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of New Orleans Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1056

Reading & WritingMid: 580
470650
MathMid: 565
490670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1056

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,172
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,008
Room & Board$12,174
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$22,605
Average Net Price$11,147
Median Debt at Graduation$18,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,768
$30–48K$11,045
$48–75K$11,955
$75–110K$15,481
$110K+$15,674

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,147

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (99)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,479
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 42%
Black 23%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 9%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate42.5%
Freshman Retention70.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,410
8 Years$43,309
10 Years$47,872

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,100
Men
$49,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from LA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K
5 mi(9 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
318 mi(551 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
421 mi(730 min)

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