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University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

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About

LSU New Orleans (LSUNO), known from 1974 to 2026 as the University of New Orleans (UNO), is a public research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. First opened in 1958 as Louisiana State University in New Orleans (LSUNO), it was renamed the University of New Orleans in 1974 until reverting to its LSU name in 2026. It is the largest public university and one of two doctoral research universities in the Greater New Orleans region. LSUNO is a member of the Louisiana State University System and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university consists of eight schools and colleges offering 46 bachelor's, 40 master's and 17 doctoral degree programs.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$14,308
Estimated total for international students
US$22,652
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$9,472
Total cost for in-state students
US$17,816
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
4,638
Graduate students
1,082
International undergraduates
2%
Students per teacher
19 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
74%
SAT
Reading and writing 480–616 · Maths 455–625
ACT
17–23

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$53,518

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (100)

Bachelor's degrees35 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAir TransportationAnthropologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer ScienceConstruction ManagementDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementInternational/Globalization StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNaval Architecture and Marine EngineeringPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsUrban Studies/Affairs
Master's degrees37 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCurriculum and InstructionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering ScienceEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementMathematicsMusicPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic Policy AnalysisRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, OtherSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsUrban Studies/Affairs
Doctoral degrees14 subjects
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering SciencePolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, OtherPublic Policy AnalysisSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesUrban Studies/Affairs
Undergraduate certificates5 subjects
Business/Corporate CommunicationsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringManagement Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Post-baccalaureate certificates2 subjects
Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesManagement Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Graduate certificates7 subjects
Computer ScienceGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoric Preservation and ConservationHomeland SecurityManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsOcean Engineering

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.