# University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-new-orleans

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 74% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 7,253 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 4,843 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 480–616 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 455–625 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 17–23 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $17,816 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $7,761 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $7,301 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $7,223 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $6,898 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $9,381 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $12,725 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 4,638 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 38% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,518 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,018 (FY2024) |

## What University of New Orleans considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 159939. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology