More selective than 59% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 79% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UNO over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
UNO SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UNO is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 616 |
| SAT math | 455 | 625 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 935 | 1241 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UNO admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | 480–616 | 455–625 | 17–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 67% | 470–650 | 490–670 | 17–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UNO compared with other Louisiana colleges?
UNO has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Centenary College of Louisiana | 56% | 56% | $23,624 |
| 7 | Xavier University of Louisiana | 69% | 49% | $17,127 |
| 8 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 73% | 69% | $19,151 |
| 9 | University of Holy Cross | 74% | 49% | $15,635 |
| 10 | University of New Orleans | 74% | 38% | $12,384 |
| 11 | Louisiana Christian University | 77% | 44% | $13,113 |
| 12 | McNeese State University | 78% | 47% | $12,493 |
| 13 | Southern University at New Orleans | 79% | 13% | $14,810 |
| 14 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | 85% | 54% | $13,466 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at UNO
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UNO admissions questions
What is the UNO acceptance rate?
University of New Orleans accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,843 of 7,253 applicants were admitted.
Does UNO require the SAT or ACT?
University of New Orleans considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 79% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UNO?
The middle 50% of University of New Orleans enrolled first-year students scored 935–1241 on the SAT and 17–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UNO?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (845 of 4,843).
Is UNO getting harder to get into?
University of New Orleans accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 67% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of New Orleans overview