Campus & Student Life at University of New Orleans

Home to about 6,895 undergraduates in 2020, University of New Orleans is a public university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of New Orleans offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of New Orleans can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of New Orleans Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of New Orleans Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at University of New Orleans. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of New Orleans Disability Services.

University of New Orleans for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of New Orleans does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of New Orleans Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of New Orleans for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of New Orleans

University of New Orleans offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of New Orleans

There were 6,895 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,060 (73.4%). Part-time attendance was 1,835 (26.6%).

University of New Orleans is Ranked #323 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of New Orleans receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank University of New Orleans #323 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of New Orleans by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of New Orleans Diversity Guide.

University of New Orleans Competes in the NCAA

University of New Orleans has a total of 117 student athletes, 70 men and 47 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of New Orleans Athletics