More selective than 59% of Louisiana colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,431. College Scorecard.
Higher than 32% of Louisiana colleges we cover and 22% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 60% of Louisiana colleges we cover and 34% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
UNO acceptance rate & admissions
Of 7,253 applicants, University of New Orleans admitted 4,843 and 845 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 935–1241 on the SAT or 17–23 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
UNO tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Louisiana residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What UNO costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of New Orleans took 4.5 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Louisiana. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,532 | $52,240 | 3.4 years |
| $30–48k | $10,506 | $47,592 | 3.1 years |
| $48–75k | $13,222 | $59,896 | 3.9 years |
| $75–110k | $16,942 | $76,747 | 5.0 years |
| $110k+ | $17,504 | $79,293 | 5.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (25% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($47,872) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,384 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
UNO majors, earnings & careers
University of New Orleans offers 35 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Business & Finance · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Engineering · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
Highest-earning majors at UNO
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $99,548 | $16,604 |
| Electrical Engineering | $95,630 | $29,312 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,435 | $19,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $80,704 | $21,750 |
| Accounting | $59,301 | $18,069 |
| Business Administration | $56,058 | $26,433 |
| Finance | $54,153 | $27,469 |
| Biology | $52,671 | $22,500 |
Quick list of all 35 majors
- Accounting$59,301
- Air Transportation—
- Anthropology—
- Biology$52,671
- Business Administration$56,058
- Chemistry—
- Civil Engineering$80,704
- Computer Science$99,548
- Construction Management—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$51,652
- Electrical Engineering$95,630
- English$40,424
- Finance$54,153
- Geology / Earth Science$48,987
- Health Administration—
- History$46,315
- Hospitality Management$39,391
- International / Global Studies—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$39,243
- Linguistics—
- Marketing$51,474
- Mathematics—
- Mechanical Engineering$91,435
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$49,023
- Music—
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$37,747
- Public Health—
- Sociology—
- Studio Art$26,737
- Theatre$28,807
- Urban Studies / Affairs—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in New Orleans
Overall prices in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,480. Housing costs 14% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 60 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: hurricane (very high); river flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Orleans Parish
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Orleans Parish at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare UNO with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Louisiana by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Orleans | 74% | $12,384 | 38% | $47,872 | This school |
| McNeese State University | 78% | $12,493 | 47% | $46,453 | |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | 85% | $13,466 | 54% | $46,769 | |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | 92% | $7,065 | 34% | $42,205 | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 93% | $13,606 | 43% | $47,021 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of New Orleans would cost you $109 less per year than McNeese State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of New Orleans, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$1,578).
- University of New Orleans gives aided families $730 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Louisiana resident | UNO | McNeese State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,172 | $8,489 | +$683 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $12,174 | $10,596 | +$1,578 |
| Personal & travel | $5,924 | $5,924 | $0 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,139 | −$3,499 | −$1,640 |
| Sticker price | $23,431 | $22,810 | +$621 |
| Average grants | −$11,047 | −$10,317 | −$730 |
| You pay | $12,384 | $12,493 | −$109 |
“+” means UNO costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about UNO
What is the UNO acceptance rate?
University of New Orleans accepts 74% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 4,843 of 7,253 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 935–1241 on the SAT or 17–23 on the ACT.
How much does University of New Orleans cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $23,431 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,384 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $11,532 and families earning $110k+ pay $17,504.
How much do UNO graduates earn?
Former University of New Orleans students earn a median $47,872 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the UNO graduation rate?
38% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 67% return for their second year.
How long does a UNO degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of New Orleans costs about $59,896 after grants ($13,222 a year for 4.5 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $47,872 ten years after starting, $15,384 more than high school graduates in Louisiana ($32,488), so the cost is repaid in 3.9 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of New Orleans: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-orleans (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).