University of New Orleans
PublicNew Orleans, LA
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
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $4,836 more per year in tuition and fees (1.5x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of New Orleans takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against University of New Orleans's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of New Orleans weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of New Orleans takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of New Orleans?
For 2024-25, University of New Orleans's published tuition and required fees were $14,008 for out-of-state students and $9,172 for in-state students -- $4,836 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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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