PublicUrbanUniversity of New Orleans
UNO
New Orleans, Louisiana 70148
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of New Orleans is a public institution in New Orleans with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1056, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,872 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,147.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •Hickey of New Orleans in 1956 authored the act which established the University of New Orleans.
- •The UNO University Ballroom was named in Hickey's honor late in 2014, more than two decades after his death.
- •LSUNO opened for classes in 1958, two years ahead of schedule.
- •It was the first racially integrated public university in the South.
- •In 1962, the LSU System of Higher Education was established, and LSUNO became a separate campus in that system.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1056
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
72.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$11,000
Programs (99)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
35
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from LA state average + large city premium