University of New Orleans, Lakefront (UNO)
2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148
UNO Description
If you’re looking for a school with a great location, University of New Orleans is definitely one to consider. Located on the New Orleans Lakefront, UNO provides direct access to the unique and exciting cultural opportunities that the Big Easy has to offer.
Student life at the University of New Orleans can include catching a jazz show or sampling some of the fantastic local cuisine, not to mention joining one of the 120+ student organizations at the university.
As a major research institution, UNO has plenty of educational opportunities. The school’s academics include more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs, administered through the following divisions:
- College of Business Administration
- College of Education and Human Development
- College of Engineering
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Graduate School
The University of New Orleans offers financial aid in the form of need-based government programs and institutional scholarships to eligible students. The school’s scholarships are based on academic merit; all incoming freshmen are considered, so there’s no need to apply. However, the FAFSA is required for need-based aid.
Quick Facts
Location
Southeast
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Privateers
Nickname
UNO
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$4,318
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,474
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
11,724
UNO Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 8,628
- Freshman Class
- 1,259
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 11,724
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 73%
- Graduate
- 27%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 96%
- Part-Time
- 4%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 88%
- Out-of-State
- 12%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 49%
- Men
- 51%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 18%
- Asian
- 6%
- Caucasian
- 61%
- Latino
- 7%
- Other
- 8%
Students State Origin
- Louisiana
- 88%
- Other
- 12%
International Students
- International
- 7%
- Domestic
- 93%