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University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$38,410

Acceptance Rate

67%

Graduation Rate

41%

Annual Tuition

$9,172

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of New Orleans earn a median of $47,872 ten years after entry — 12% below the national median. Acceptance rate 66.8%, average SAT score 1052, in-state tuition $9,172.

At a Glance

Total Students

4,479

Retention Rate

70%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

28%

Median Debt

$18,750

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,052

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

480–616

SAT Math (middle 50%)

455–625

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

17–23

Institution Overview

The University of New Orleans is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 66.8%. The university has a student population of 4,479. In-state tuition costs $9,172. The median debt for graduates is $18,750, and 28.2% of students receive financial aid.

Graduation rates at the University of New Orleans are 40.5%, with a retention rate of 70.2%. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $39,311. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $38,410, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $47,872.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$39k

1 YEAR

$38k

5 YEARS

$48k

10 YEARS

Top 76% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of New Orleans alumni earn a median of $39,311. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease slightly to $38,410. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $47,872. The median debt for graduates is $18,750.

The University of New Orleans has a student body of 4,479 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 66.8% and a graduation rate of 40.5%. The retention rate is 70.2%. The in-state tuition is $9,172, and 28.2% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 156 / yr
Median Salary $59,452

Biology, General

Graduates 130 / yr
Median Salary $33,784

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 103 / yr
Median Salary $61,152

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Graduates 95 / yr
Median Salary $33,645

Psychology, General

Graduates 84 / yr
Median Salary $21,243

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 60 / yr
Median Salary $68,968

Hospitality Administration/Management

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $31,542

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Graduates 50 / yr
Median Salary $21,504

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 50 / yr
Median Salary $34,989

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 48 / yr
Median Salary $47,905

Marketing

Graduates 45 / yr
Median Salary $32,624

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 43 / yr
Median Salary $20,265

Civil Engineering

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $65,119

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $32,196

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $78,215

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $52,334

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $25,262

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Campus Location

New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans, LA 70148

University of New Orleans is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of New Orleans has an acceptance rate of 66.8%.