University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of New Orleans is a public institution established in 1958 with urban setting located at New Orleans.It practices semester based academic calendar. It is ranked in 394-435 in National Universities in 2024 edition. Undergraduates can choose more than 50 areas of study. Outside the classroom, students can get involved in about 100 campus clubs, Greek life and club and intramural sports.

#394-435 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location New Orleans, Louisiana
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1956
Selectivity Low
Size Medium
5,804 Undergraduates
Website http://www.uno.edu/

Learning

18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$30,205
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$8,891
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $9,354
Outstate Tuition Fee $14,190
Room and Board Fees $10,670
$37,381 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

70% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$25 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.2 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicants have sufficient ACT, SAT English scores.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Jul
31
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Dec
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
31
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
May
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Jun
30
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$11,878 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$6,493 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $30,205
70% Students with need received Financial Aid
10.5% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application June 30
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Homer Hitt
Total Worth $16,429 (+ non-resident fee for out-of-state) per year
Eligibility First-Time, Full-Time Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria 32 ACT, 1420 SAT, 3.5 GPA
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline Feb.1/May 1
International Tuition Award
Total Worth Upto $2000
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria GPA-3.0
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline Dec. 15
President Scholarship
Total Worth $20,000 per year
Eligibility First-Time, Full-Time Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria 30 ACT, 1360 SAT, 3.0 GPA
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline Dec. 15
Provost Scholarship
Total Worth $16,000 annually
Eligibility First-Time, Full-Time Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria 26 ACT, 1230 SAT, 3.0 GPA
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline Dec.15
Dean Scholarship
Total Worth $12,000 annually
Eligibility Domestic Undergraduate
Minimum Criteria 24 ACT/1200 SAT and 2.75 GPA (OR) 3.30 - 3.59, Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA only
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Phi Theta Kappa
Total Worth $2,000 per year
Details The Phi Theta Kappa award is valid for two years (total award amount of $4,000). If student enrolls in spring, the award value is $1,000. Limit of 5 awards.
Transfer Award
Total Worth $2,000
Details Transfer Award is valid for one year. If student enrolls in spring, the award value is $1,000.
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Students

5,804 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
62% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
21% Students graduate within 6 years