New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of New Orleans is a four-year, public school located in New Orleans, LA.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
University of New Orleans is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

74% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 7,401 applied, 5,500 accepted, and 993 enrolled in UNO.
538 men and 455 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,080 SAT, 20 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,080 and ACT score is 20. The SAT score of 1080 is average, 50 to 59 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total93510801241
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing480550616
Math455530625
ACT Score
Composite172023
Math161722
English152024

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $9,172 for Louisiana residents and $14,008 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $9,108 for Louisiana residents and $13,678 for others.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at University of New Orleans.

Financial Aid

4,000 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,094.
For freshmen, 802 students (97%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $10,822.

Student Population

A total of 6,501 students enrolled UNO in 2025.
By gender, 3,222 men and 3,279 women students are enrolled.
There are 5,419 undergraduate and 1,082 graduate students.

115 Major Programs

  • 12 programs through online
  • 58 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UNO is 38% and the transfer-out rate is 31%.
The retention rate is 67% for full-time and 67% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
38%
Transfer-out Rate
31%
Retention Rate
67%
Students to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 387 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UNO and the average faculty salary is $83,017. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
There are 1,121 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $62,898.
Number of Faculties
387
Average Faculty Salary
$83,017
Number of Staffs
1,121
Average Staff Salary
$62,898

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries

Athletics

University of New Orleans is a member of Southland Conference.