Overview
Enrollment
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Online | uno.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of New Orleans (UNO) occupies a 195-acre campus adjacent to Lake Pontchartrain, approximately 15 minutes from the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1958 as the first fully integrated public university in the South, UNO operates as a public research institution within the University of Louisiana System. The campus features modern academic buildings and research facilities, including the state's only Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program and a nationally recognized film school within its department of Fine Arts. Known for its programs in business administration, engineering, and urban planning, UNO maintains strong connections to the maritime industry and New Orleans' cultural sector. The university primarily serves commuter students, though it offers on-campus housing in several residential complexes, and its location provides students access to both urban amenities and lakefront recreation areas.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UNO is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of New Orleans within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#853 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#322 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Louisiana
#21 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1190 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| GPA | 3.21 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Louisiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,082 |
| Room and Board | $12,174 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,470 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,116 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,082 |
| Room and Board | $12,174 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,470 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,952 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 38% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
| Engineering | 8% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159939 IPEDS survey data for University of New Orleans.
Current students may use the University of New Orleans GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024