At a glance
Average net price
$12,384
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
38.0%
Admission rate
74%
Undergrad size
4,638
In-state tuition
$9,172
Out-of-state tuition
$14,008
Cost of attendance
$23,431
Median earnings (10y)
$47,872
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,052
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 66.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (34%), business (24%), humanities & arts (23%).
- STEM34%
- Health1%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts23%
- Social sciences15%
- Trades & services2%
- Business24.3%~1,128 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering14.8%~688 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary11.5%~535 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.5%~488 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.8%~317 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~312 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science5.2%~241 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences4.6%~211 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~159 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education3.3%~153 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English2.5%~117 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~112 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History1.5%~70 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 184 | $33,390 | $26,433 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 181 | $24,608 | $22,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 152 | $62,202 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 149 | $28,021 | $26,402 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 146 | $26,587 | $24,375 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 125 | $37,991 | $18,069 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 120 | $59,819 | $16,604 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 115 | $21,943 | $21,987 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 85 | $64,533 | $19,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 67 | $30,585 | $18,324 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 66 | $63,967 | $29,312 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 58 | $35,194 | $27,469 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 56 | $51,978 | $21,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 53 | $40,126 | $24,514 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 50 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $25,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 46 | $32,079 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 44 | $36,490 | — |
| Engineering Science. | Master's | 43 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 40 | $18,536 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | $25,107 | $23,125 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 35 | $50,417 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 34 | $20,853 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 34 | $33,564 | $23,905 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 32 | $56,846 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 30 | $37,086 | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 28 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master's | 27 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Master's | 25 | $38,126 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 22 | $43,296 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of New Orleans
University of New Orleans is a mid-sized institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,638 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Interdisciplinary.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of New Orleans — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,384 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,172 for in-state students and $14,008 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $23,431 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 38.0%, a average completion outcome. 66.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,872 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of New Orleans confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Interdisciplinary. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (34% of credentials), business (24% of credentials), humanities & arts (23% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of New Orleans accepts 74% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,052. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in New Orleans, Louisiana (city), University of New Orleans draws students from across Louisiana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of New Orleans
Q.How much does University of New Orleans cost?
The average net price at University of New Orleans is $12,384 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $23,431.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of New Orleans?
University of New Orleans has a 6-year graduation rate of 38.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of New Orleans?
University of New Orleans admits 74% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of New Orleans graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of New Orleans graduate earns $47,872 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of New Orleans?
Published tuition is $9,172 in-state and $14,008 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of New Orleans located?
University of New Orleans is located in New Orleans, Louisiana (ZIP 70148).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of New Orleans at their official website.