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UNO Admission Overview

UNO admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year UNO admitted 74.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.21 GPA (B+) and SAT 935-1241 / ACT 17-23. UNO is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNO Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

74.3%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The UNO acceptance rate is 74.3%. Last year, 5,500 of 7,401 applicants were admitted. That is the 9th lowest acceptance rate in Louisiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UNO and can you get accepted?

UNO is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of New Orleans typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.21. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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UNO GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.21

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.21

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UNO typically have around a 3.21 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. UNO is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #18 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UNO SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

935-1241

Freshmen who sent SAT

6%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 480
  • Math 455
  • Composite 935
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of New Orleans

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 616
  • Math 625
  • Composite 1241
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of New Orleans

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UNO typically score around a 1090 SAT (middle 50% 935–1241) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 57th percentile nationally. UNO ranks #11 in the state of Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 935 to 1241

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SAT policy

UNO is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of New Orleans
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1241+ Above 75th >84%
1090 to 1241 Avg + 74%-84%
935 to 1090 Avg - 60%-74%
Below 935 Below mid-50 <60%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNO ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

82%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 15
  • Math 16
  • Composite 17
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of New Orleans

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 22
  • Composite 23
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of New Orleans

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UNO typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UNO places #17 among colleges in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 23

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UNO without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of New Orleans
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
23+ Above 75th >84%
20 to 23 Avg + 74%-84%
17 to 20 Avg - 60%-74%
Below 17 Below mid-50 <60%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of New Orleans admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,570 2,831 7,401
Accepted 3,551 1,949 5,500
Acceptance Rate 78% 69% 74%
Enrolled 455 538 993
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 28% 18%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of New Orleans and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of New Orleans application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

314

Applicants have 314 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of New Orleans is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of New Orleans
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UNO is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 74.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.21 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (935-1241); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159939.

GPA calculator: University of New Orleans GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026