University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

publicDoctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2)

Safety

B

ROI

A

University of New Orleans is a mid-size public R2 doctoral research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, with an undergraduate enrollment of 4,638. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Louisiana postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 74% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 74% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $13,222 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $95,630. The 4-year graduation rate is 40%, 5 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $47,872.

Acceptance Rate

74.3%

Avg Net Price

$12,384

6-yr Grad Rate

44.0%

Earnings 10yr

$47,872

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
74.3%
SAT Range
935–1241
ACT Range
17–23
Enrollment
4,638
Student:Faculty
19:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$9,172
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,008
Room & Board
$11,292
Students Receiving Aid
39.1%
Median Debt at Grad

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