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University of New Orleans
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  • 4 Year
  • NEW ORLEANS, LA

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade B

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UNO is a public university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,043 undergraduate students. The UNO acceptance rate is 81%. Popular majors include Business, Biology, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 39% of students, UNO alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,500.

About

2000 LAKESHORE DR
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70148
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Southland Conference

University of New Orleans Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

UNO Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1010-1280
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$11,341 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,565 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
91%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 54 responses
71%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 66 responses
62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 66 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    61%
  • On Campus
    29%
  • Online
    10%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,043 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,761
Undergrads Over 25
19%
Pell Grant
56%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 47 responses
  • Diverse
    32%
  • Friendly
    23%
  • Unique and talented
    15%
  • Different
    13%
  • Helpful
    9%
  • Anti-social
    4%
  • Outgoing
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
45%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 74 responses
Poll
57%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 82 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 53 responses
  • Diverse
    62%
  • Academically focused
    11%
  • Freedom oriented
    9%
  • Liberal
    6%
  • Underrated
    6%
  • Care more about money
    2%
  • Fast-paced
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
39%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
91%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 33 responses

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