University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
74.3%
Acceptance Rate
$9,172
Avg Cost (In-State)
$14,008
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
40.2%
Graduation Rate
4,638
Total Enrollment
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University of New Orleans, at a glance
Graduation rate is the standard federal 6-year completion rate (students often take longer than four years). Earnings & selectivity rankings are computed across every US college in our catalog. Figures from College Scorecard / IPEDS; sticker cost is before financial aid.
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling admissions
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$20
Interview
Not required
Essays: No essay required for general admission
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$74,290
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$78,495
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $33,645 | $49,023 | 84 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $41,540 | $59,301 | 76 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $68,968 | $91,435 | 55 |
| Psychology, General. | $21,243 | $37,747 | 52 |
| Biology, General. | $33,784 | $52,671 | 52 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $21,504 | $28,807 | 39 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $38,299 | $56,058 | 38 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $34,989 | $54,153 | 35 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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Louisiana TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program)
~$25k valueLouisiana TOPS pays tuition at LA publics — Opportunity tier needs 2.5 GPA + 20 ACT, Honors tier $800 stipend on top for 3.0+ GPA + 27 ACT.
Who it helps: Louisiana residents enrolling at LA public 2- or 4-year colleges within 2 years of HS graduation.
How to use: File FAFSA by July 1. Complete the LA Core 4 curriculum in HS. School verifies eligibility from your transcript + test scores.
Source ↗Early Action priority deadlines unlock the biggest merit pools
~$15k valueAt many public universities, applying by the EA deadline (Nov 1) instead of regular (Feb 1) decides whether you're considered for the top merit awards.
Who it helps: Students with their applications ready by November of senior year, especially those targeting merit-rich publics.
How to use: List each target school's EA deadline (commonly Nov 1, sometimes Oct 15 or Dec 1). Submit complete applications + test scores by then. Confirm merit-scholarship deadlines separately — some require a different priority date or supplemental essay.
Source ↗File FAFSA the day it opens
~$5k valueMost schools award state and institutional aid first-come-first-served from a fixed pool. Filing FAFSA in October beats filing in February by thousands.
Who it helps: Every student applying for need-based aid, but especially families relying on state grants or institutional aid.
How to use: Set a calendar reminder for the FAFSA opening date (currently Oct 1 most years; Dec 1 in the 2024-25 transition year). Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to auto-fill tax info. Submit even if you have to estimate; corrections are easy.
Source ↗CSS Profile is required by 200+ private schools — separate from FAFSA
Most selective private colleges use the CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA. It costs $25 + $16/school and reaches deeper into family finances than FAFSA does.
Who it helps: Any student applying to a private 4-year with significant institutional aid needs.
How to use: Check the CSS Profile school list for each of your target colleges. Open the app at cssprofile.collegeboard.org as soon as it opens (early Oct). Submit ahead of each school's earliest priority date — often before the FAFSA deadline.
Source ↗Scholarships
Scholarships you may qualify for.
Tulane Stamps Leadership Scholarship
Full cost of attendance + summer enrichment
universityTop ~10 Tulane freshmen via competitive Stamps process.
Deadline: January 15
Learn more ↗Tulane Paul Tulane Award
Full tuition
universityTop Tulane freshmen via competitive process; combines academics + leadership.
Deadline: January 15
Learn more ↗LSU Mosaic Scholarship
Up to $20,000 over 4 years (OOS)
universityOOS LSU students from underrepresented backgrounds; need + merit considered.
Deadline: February 1
Learn more ↗Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship
$1,000/semester
stateLA residents pursuing forestry, wildlife management, or marine science at LSU, McNeese, ULL, or Nicholls.
Deadline: February 15
Learn more ↗LSU Roemer Scholarship
Up to full tuition + housing
universityTop LSU incoming freshmen via competitive process; flagship merit award.
Deadline: December 1
Learn more ↗Louisiana GO Grant
Up to $3,000/year
stateLA residents with significant financial need stacking on top of Pell + TOPS.
Deadline: FAFSA by July 1
Learn more ↗LSU Tiger Stadium Award
$8,000/year + tuition gap
universityOOS students with 32+ ACT/1420+ SAT + 3.5 GPA. Automatic.
Deadline: January 15
Learn more ↗Grambling State Heritage Scholarship
Up to full tuition + room/board
universityTop Grambling incoming freshmen.
Deadline: Varies
Learn more ↗Louisiana State University Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship
Up to full tuition + fees + $2,000/year stipend
universityTop LSU incoming freshmen via competitive Tiger Athletic Foundation process.
Deadline: January 15
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What it actually costs your family.
Average net price (tuition, fees, room/board minus grant aid) by household income tier, AY 2023–24. Source: IPEDS NPRC1.
| Household income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $11,532 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $10,506 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $13,222 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $16,942 |
| $110,001+ | $17,504 |
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Round-by-round
Acceptance rates by application round.
The single overall 74.3% rate hides a 2–4x gap between ED and RD at most selective schools. Class of 2027 cycle.
Regular Decision
74.31%
acceptance
Bulk-imported from College Scorecard (admission_rate.overall). Deadline/notification dates are typical RD defaults; revise as needed.
Source ↗Class profile
Who actually goes here.
From the most recent Common Data Set and IPEDS.
39.1%
% Pell-eligible
Federal Pell grant recipients
40.6%
% first-generation
First in family to attend college
41.0%
% URM
Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native combined
66.8%
1st-to-2nd year retention
Freshmen who return as sophomores
38.0%
6-year grad rate
Graduate within 150% normal time
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