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Public, 4-Year
New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in LA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$9,172

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

66.8%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

40.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$47,872

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

University of New Orleans is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in New Orleans, LA. With a competitive tuition profile of $9,172, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 40.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing470 – 650
20025th–75th percentile800
Math490 – 670
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite17 – 23
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

66.8%

Transfer-Out Rate27.7%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$36,688

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

2.1 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$17,872

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$142,032

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$320,752

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 40%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of New Orleans is $18,750.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
49.5%
50.5%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
41.6%
Black
23.0%
Hispanic
15.0%
Asian
9.0%
Two or more
5.3%
Unknown
3.1%
International
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$9,172

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$9,768
$30k - $48k$11,045
$48k - $75k$11,955
$75k+$15,481

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$18,750
Pell Grant Recipients40.4%
Using Federal Loans28.2%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment63.0%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$5,273
Avg. Pell Grant$5,005
Avg. State/Local Grant$4,558
Avg. Institutional Grant$3,628
Students Receiving Grants91.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

70.2%

Success

40.5%

In-State Cost

$9,172

Age 25+ Students

16.5%

Carnegie Class

R2: Doctoral — High Research

Working at 6yr

1,663 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
New Orleans (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
New Orleans (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In New Orleans

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$986

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,149

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,362

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the New Orleans metropolitan area.