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University of New Orleans

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New Orleans, LA

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University of New Orleans is a public mid-sized school in New Orleans, LA, enrolling about 4,638 undergraduates. University of New Orleans is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 74%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $99,548/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate74%
SAT range935–1241
ACT range17–23
Undergrads4,638
Yield (admits who enroll)20%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$23,431
4-year grad rate40%
Median earnings, 10yr out$47,872

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans28%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out63%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$52,671/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$59,301/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$56,058/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$54,153/yr
Marketing$51,474/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$39,391/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$99,548/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$51,652/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$95,630/yr
Mechanical Engineering$91,435/yr
Civil Engineering$80,704/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$40,424/yr
History
History$46,315/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$49,023/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$39,243/yr
Physical Sciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$48,987/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$37,747/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$28,807/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$26,737/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,604
Typical room charge$5,960
Typical board charge$5,200

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of New Orleans's acceptance rate?

University of New Orleans in New Orleans, LA admits approximately 74% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of New Orleans?

Admitted students at University of New Orleans typically score between 935–1241 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of New Orleans?

Admitted students at University of New Orleans typically score between 17–23 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of New Orleans cost?

University of New Orleans's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,431 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of New Orleans require students to live on campus?

No -- University of New Orleans doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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