University of New Orleans — College Profile

About

The University of New Orleans (UNO) is a public urban research institution celebrated for its standout programs in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Jazz Studies, Film Arts, and Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Administration. Situated along the scenic shores of Lake Pontchartrain, the university offers a culturally vibrant, diverse student experience that is deeply intertwined with the music, art, and commerce of the city. As Louisiana's premier urban research university, UNO sets itself apart by providing undergraduates with accessible hands-on research and strong industry pipelines into the region's thriving maritime, entertainment, and hospitality sectors.

Wikipedia:LSU New Orleans (LSUNO), known from 1974 to 2026 as the University of New Orleans (UNO), is a public research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. First opened in 1958 as Louisiana State University in New Orleans (LSUNO), it was renamed the University of New Orleans in 1974 until reverting to its LSU name in 2026. It is the largest public university and one of two doctoral research universities in the Greater New Orleans region. LSUNO is a member of the Louisiana State University System and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university consists of eight schools and colleges offering 46 bachelor's, 40 master's and 17 doctoral degree programs. Among its academic offerings are the only mechanical and electrical engineering undergraduate programs in New Orleans, the only graduate hospitality and tourism program and PAB-accredited urban planning program in the state of Louisiana, and one of the few schools of naval architecture and marine engineering in the United States.

Location

New Orleans, LA, 70148 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSY · New Orleans

12 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$9,172$14,008

Housing & food (on campus)$11,292$11,292

Books & supplies$1,300$1,300

Cost of attendance$23,431$36,299

Average net price$12,384Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$14,008

In-state: $9,172

Housing & food (on campus)$11,292

Books & supplies$1,300

Cost of attendance$36,299

In-state: $23,431

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $12,384

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.uno.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state

Tuition$14,665

Books & supplies$1,385

Personal expenses$2,665

Transportation$3,650

Total published by the school$36,299

Source: www.uno.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$11,532

$30–48k

$10,506

$48–75k

$13,222

$75–110k

$16,942

$110k+

$17,504

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

40%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

23%

Back for yr 2

67%

Transferred

29%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

40% graduated · 32% transferred · 3% still enrolled · 25% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$38,410

10 yrs after entry$47,872

Debt

Median at graduation$18,750

Monthly payment$199

Middle 50% owe$5.3k–$19.9k

90th percentile$31,000

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

74%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1052

R 480–616 · M 455–625

ACT midpoint

Comp 17–23 · E 15–24 · M 16–22

SAT middle 50%: 935–1241

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Student Body

Gender

Men 52%Women 48%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

19 : 1

Pell grant

39%

First-gen

41%

Family income

$29,218

Independent

26%

Age at entry

22.0

Part-time

14%

Race & ethnicity

White

39%

Hispanic

16%

Black

24%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Beach Volleyball
Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Golf
Men's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$38,410

After 10 yrs

$47,872

Business Administration, Management and Operations85

Biology, General74

Psychology, General71

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other69

Computer Science65

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft47

Mechanical Engineering45

Accounting and Related Services45

Civil Engineering35

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods29

Finance and Financial Management Services29

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering28

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness25

Marketing21

History21

Public Health19

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$28M

Full-time faculty

63%

Faculty salary

$9,208/mo

Teaching spend

$7,315

per student

Federal loans

28%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R2 — high research

$21M research spending · 35 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile