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The University of New Orleans was founded in 1958. Situated in New Orleans, Louisiana, the university is a part of the Louisiana State University System. The campus of UNO is spread across an area of over 190 acres. The university offers a number of degrees and certificate programs through the following academic divisions:
Some of the notable alumni of UNO are Joel Chaisson, the President of the Louisiana State Senate; James H. Clark, co-founder of Netscape Communications and Silicon Graphics, Inc.; and Taryn Terrell, WWE Wrestler.
University Of New Orleans is in New Orleans, LA. New Orleans is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. University Of New Orleans issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management.
Not all applicants to University Of New Orleans are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 600 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 490 to 660 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at University Of New Orleans are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 11,363 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Part-time study is common at University Of New Orleans. Students participate in Sun Belt Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of New Orleans
2000 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70148
General Phone: (504) 280-6000
http://www.uno.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 716 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, MIS, managerial economics, taxation, entrepreneurship |
| Liberal Arts | 335 | general studies, English, political science, sociology, history, urban studies, international studies, anthropology, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 165 | educational administration, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, school counseling, early childhood education, special ed, social studies teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Science | 122 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, conservation biology, geophysics |
| Engineering | 122 | mechanical engineering, engineering science, naval and marine engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, engineering management, environmental engineering |
| Therapy and Counseling | 91 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Media | 78 | communication studies |
| Hospitality | 43 | hospitality management |
| Fine Arts | 41 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 31 | drama |
| Medical Administration | 27 | health care administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | computer science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 21 | health and physical education |
| Music | 20 | music performance, music |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 16 | arts management |
| Architecture and Planning | 9 | urban planning |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | public administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of New Orleans in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,260 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 570 | 40 |
| Doctor's degree | 62 | 11 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of New Orleans had a total enrollment of 11,363 students (9,350 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
University Of New Orleans offers campus housing for 740 of its 9,350 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New Orleans, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,615 | 1,998 | 55% | 1,214 | 61% |
| Men | 1,611 | 959 | 60% | 635 | 66% |
| Women | 2,004 | 1,039 | 52% | 579 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 52% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,078 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,474 |
| Room and board | $ 6,130 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,045 |
Financial Aid:
University Of New Orleans participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 201500)
University Of New Orleans has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $122,037 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $68,701 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $46,971 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $92,116 | 15 | $63,349 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 100 | $90,645 | 33 | $77,990 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 55 | $68,333 | 29 | $62,368 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 62 | $65,559 | 35 | $57,217 |
| Instructor | academic year | 40 | $38,643 | 82 | $43,884 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 257 | $71,724 | 179 | $55,773 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Track | Sun Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 73 | 145 |
| Track | 17 | 28 | 45 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 33 | 44 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
History, General
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Conservation Biology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of New Orleans Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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