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University of New Orleans

University of New Orleans is a public university in a large city in the New Orleans, LA metro with 5,476 students and a 74% acceptance rate.

New Orleans, Louisiana · Public · City, large · 5,476 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Southland Conference

Admission rate

74%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,052

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

17–23

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$12,384

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

38%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

70%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$47,872

10 years after entry

Students

5,476

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$11,532
$30,001–48,000$10,506
$48,001–75,000$13,222
$75,001–110,000$16,942
Over $110,000$17,504

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of New Orleans courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 1125, 1126 ^1 6-10
Calculus BC3MATH 1125, 1126, 211410 credits
Biology3BIOS 1073, 10836 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 10173 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 11573 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 2238 or 22283 credits
Psychology3PSYC 10003 credits
Statistics3MATH 23143 credits
Show all 27 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 1125, 1126 ^1 6-10
Calculus AB4MATH 1125, 1126, 211412 credits
Calculus AB5MATH 1125, 1126, 2114 ^1 10-14
Calculus BC3MATH 1125, 1126, 211410 credits
Calculus BC4MATH 1125, 1126, 2114 ^1 10-14
Calculus BC5MATH 1125, 1126, 2114, 212414 credits
Biology3BIOS 1073, 10836 credits
Biology4BIOS 1071, 1073, 1081, 10838 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 10173 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 1017, 10186 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 11573 credits
English Language and Composition4ENGL 1157, 11586 credits
English Language and Composition5ENGL 1157, 11586 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 2238 or 22283 credits
English Literature and Composition5ENGL 2238 and (2208 or 2228)6 credits
Psychology3PSYC 10003 credits
Statistics3MATH 23143 credits
Computer Science A3CSCI 1581 & 15834 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 12043 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 12033 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 10013 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 1001, 10026 credits
Environmental Science3EES 10023 credits
European History3HIST 23053 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 13563 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 1001, 10026 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 1001, 1002, 2001, 200212 credits
Art History3FA 22013 credits
Art History4FA 2201, 22026 credits
Music Theory3See Footnote 2 TBD
Comparative Government and Politics3POLI 26003 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 1001, 10026 credits
French Language and Culture4FREN 1001, 1002, 2001, 200212 credits
German Language and Culture3GER 1001, 10026 credits
German Language and Culture4GER 1001, 1002, 2001, 200212 credits
Physics B3PHYS 1031 and 1032 or 1061 6/3
Physics C3PHYS 1031 and 1032 or 1061 6/3
Physics C4PHYS 1061, 10626 credits
Studio Art, General Portfolio3FA 10503 credits
Studio Art, Studio Drawing3FA 10603 credits
U.S. Government and Politics3POLI 21513 credits
U.S. History3HIST 25013 credits
U.S. History4HIST 2501, 25026 credits

Source: lsuneworleans.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other88
Biology/Biological Sciences83
Business Administration and Management56
Psychology54
Accounting51
Mechanical Engineering46
Computer Science41
Marketing/Marketing Management37
Show the other 27 majors
Finance35
Electrical and Electronics Engineering32
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts26
Elementary Education and Teaching23
Fine/Studio Arts21
Civil Engineering21
English Language and Literature20
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19
Chemistry15
Political Science and Government12
History12
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering10
Sociology10
Hospitality Administration/Management10
Geology/Earth Science9
Urban Studies/Affairs9
Health/Health Care Administration/Management8
Music5
Anthropology5
Philosophy5
Mathematics4
Secondary Education and Teaching3
International/Globalization Studies3
Physics3
Construction Management2
Foreign Languages and Literatures1
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

New Orleans-Metairie, LA

966,230 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Nearest hub airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 14.8 of 20

Elevation

5 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

47°F

July high

91°F

Annual snowfall

0.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

86 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,010 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size