# University of New Orleans (UNO)

Public college in New Orleans, LA. IPEDS ID 159939.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-orleans · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-new-orleans.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 74% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $12,384 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 38%; beats 32% of LA colleges and 22% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $47,872; beats 60% of LA colleges and 34% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $11,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,532 |
| 30-48k | $10,506 |
| 48-75k | $13,222 |
| 75-110k | $16,942 |
| 110k+ | $17,504 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.53 years on average (25% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $47,872 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $23,431 in-state; about $28,267 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $9,172 in-state, $14,008 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,174; books: $1,300

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 480–616; SAT math: 455–625; ACT: 17–23 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 7,253 applicants, 4,843 admitted, 845 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 74%, ACT 17–23 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 67%, ACT 17–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (35 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $69,204 | $99,548 | $16,604 |
| Electrical Engineering | $78,215 | $95,630 | $29,312 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,968 | $91,435 | $19,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $65,119 | $80,704 | $21,750 |
| Accounting | $41,540 | $59,301 | $18,069 |
| Business Administration | $38,299 | $56,058 | $26,433 |
| Finance | $34,989 | $54,153 | $27,469 |
| Biology | $33,784 | $52,671 | $22,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,905 | $51,652 | $24,514 |
| Marketing | $32,624 | $51,474 | $18,324 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $33,645 | $49,023 | $26,402 |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | $48,987 | not reported |
| History | not reported | $46,315 | not reported |
| English | $20,265 | $40,424 | $23,125 |
| Hospitality Management | $27,878 | $39,391 | $23,905 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,262 | $39,243 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $21,243 | $37,747 | $24,375 |
| Theatre | $21,504 | $28,807 | $21,987 |
| Studio Art | not reported | $26,737 | not reported |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Air Transportation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage $77,940 (New Orleans-Metairie, LA), $73,810 (LA), $83,680 (U.S.)
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage $50,200 (New Orleans-Metairie, LA), $47,310 (LA), $57,510 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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