University of New Orleans
Founded 1956
President John Nicklow (President)
Fees USD 8,620
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of New Orleans (UNO) is a public research university founded in 1956 on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans. Enrolling 8,000 students, UNO is known for engineering, film (one of the top MFA film programs in the South), business, education, and naval architecture and marine engineering programs serving New Orleans’ urban communities.
Colleges
- College of Engineering — ABET-accredited; naval architecture and marine engineering
- College of Business Administration — AACSB-accredited; New Orleans hospitality and energy business
- College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Human Development — Top MFA film program in the South
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~62% | In-State Tuition: ~$8,620