University of New Orleans

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 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. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $18,750. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.