Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
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University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $7,761
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Median earnings
- $53,518
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of New Orleans is a public college in New Orleans, LA with 4,638 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants, and admitted students average 1052 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $7,761 per year ($7,301 for families earning under $30,000). 38% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,518 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,253
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,843
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 17%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–616
200800
SAT Math455–625
200800
ACT Composite17–23
136
What University of New Orleans looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $17,816
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,472
- Out-of-state tuition
- $14,308
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,301
- $30–48k$7,223
- $48–75k$6,898
- $75–110k$9,381
- $110k+$12,725
Get a personal estimate with University of New Orleans's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Freshman retention
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $53,518
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,018
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,638
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 50%
- White39%
- Hispanic16%
- Black24%
- Asian9%
University of New Orleans FAQ
What is University of New Orleans's acceptance rate?+
University of New Orleans admits 74% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of New Orleans?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–616 on SAT Reading and Writing and 455–625 on SAT Math; the average total is 1052.
What ACT score do you need for University of New Orleans?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–23.
Is University of New Orleans test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of New Orleans?+
In Fall 2023, 7,253 students applied to University of New Orleans and 4,843 were admitted; 845 enrolled.
Does University of New Orleans consider legacy status?+
No. University of New Orleans reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of New Orleans require an essay?+
University of New Orleans reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of New Orleans cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $17,816 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $7,761.
What is University of New Orleans's graduation rate?+
38% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 159939 · How we use this data
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