Applying to UNO

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
67.01%	1,150

University of New Orleans's acceptance rate is 67.01% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 7,253 students applied and 4,860 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into UNO.

UNO's acceptance rate places 7th out of 24 Louisiana colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,150 and the ACT score is 20 at UNO. UNO's SAT score ranks 6th out of 16 Louisiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to UNO, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of New Orleans is 67.01% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.00%. 2,887 men and 4,366 women applied to UNO and 1,761 men and 3,056 women students were accepted.

Among them, 423 men and 428 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UNO.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UNO
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	7,253	2,887	4,366	0	0
Admitted	4,860	1,761	3,056	0	0
Enrolled	826	423	428	0	0
Acceptance Rate	67.01%	61.00%	70.00%	-	-
Yield	17.00%	24.02%	14.01%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of New Orleans 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 41 students (5% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 667 students (79%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UNO.

The median SAT score is 1,150 with 590 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 670 and 25^th percentile is 490 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 23 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at UNO. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at University of New Orleans are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,121, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at UNO
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	960	1150	1320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	590	650
SAT Math	490	560	670
ACT Composite	17	20	23
ACT Math	16	18	22
ACT English	16	20	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of New Orleans 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UNO. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of New Orleans.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UNO Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $40 for graduate schools of University of New Orleans. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UNO.

Admission Information for Applying to UNO
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$25
Graduate Application Fees	$40
Admission Information	new.uno.edu/admissions
Online Application	new.uno.edu/admissions/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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