University of New Orleans Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
69.76%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.24%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,030
SAT Scores
1,055
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 7,296 students have applied and 5,090 students have allowed to admit to University of New Orleans (Acceptance rate: 69.76%). UNO's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.24 % where 1,030 students have finally enrolled out of 5,090 admitted students.
UNO acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana.
UNO enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana.
How to Apply to University of New Orleans
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UNO. UNO offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | new.uno.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | new.uno.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | new.uno.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.uno.edu/financial-aid/cost-of-education/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.uno.edu/financial-aid/veterans-services |
| Disability Service | www.uno.edu/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UNO and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of New Orleans is 1,055 and the average ACT score is 21. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Orleans | 1,055 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana | 1,092 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of New Orleans, 54 students submitted SAT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,055 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 530 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 440 | 525 | 580 |
| Total | 930 | 1,055 | 1,190 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of New Orleans, 868 students submitted ACT scores (84% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| English | 16 | 21 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 23 |
UNO Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of New Orleans. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |