University of New Orleans

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,604
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	81%
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, U of NOLA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that U of NOLA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of New Orleans is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at U of NOLA is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Louisiana is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at U of NOLA is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at U of NOLA is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at U of NOLA do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,072

Cost of attendance at University of New Orleans in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

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Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,908

Cost of attendance at University of New Orleans in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at University of New Orleans received on average $9,565 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,565

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	607	56%	$4,805	$2,916,831
Other Federal Grant	607	56%	$5,204	$3,158,695
State Grant/Scholarships	782	72%	$4,383	$3,427,400
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	911	84%	$2,777	$2,529,587
Total Grant & Scholarships	953	88%	$9,565	$9,115,682

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of New Orleans students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of New Orleans students is 38.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.6%.

38.9%

asian 54.6% 48 students
African American 27.0% 45 students
white 39.9% 164 students
unknown 72.7% 8 students
hispanic 29.8% 40 students
International Students 74.4% 29 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Southland Conference
Basketball Southland Conference
Track and Cross Country Southland Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of New Orleans provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of New Orleans offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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