UNO Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 74.31%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1080. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,172
- Out-of-State Tuition: $14,008
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at UNO:
- Total Enrollment: 6,501, including 698 online students
- 5,419 Undergraduate, 1,082 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 49.6% men, 50.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 38%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 31%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 67%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 115 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 12 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 58 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UNO Overview
University of New Orleans (UNO) is a four-year, public school located in New Orleans, LA. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The UNO's tuition & fees is $9,172 for Louisiana residents and $14,008 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 59% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,760.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,501 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
UNO's acceptance rate is 74.31% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.05%. The median SAT score is 1080 and the ACT score is 20.
UNO ranked 298th in National Universities and 19th in Louisiana Colleges rankings. University of New Orleans is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of New Orleans is $9,172 for in-state students and $14,008 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,108 for in-state students and $13,678 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,172 for Louisiana residents and $14,008 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,108 for Louisiana residents and $13,678 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,172 | $14,008 |
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| Graduate | $9,108 | $13,678 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,172 | $14,008 |
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| Graduate | $9,108 | $13,678 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of New Orleans offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UNO
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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