UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS

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University Of New Orleans

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in New Orleans, LA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

Lake Front
New Orleans, LA 70148
Main Phone: (504) 280-6000
Web Site: www.uno.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 13,410 (full-time equivalent) students. 85.4% of students attend full-time, while 14.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 869 male students and 1,105 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 44% of the student body, while females made up 56%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (23)%, Hispanic (6)%, and Asian (5)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 66.2% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 610.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 590 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Architecture

Urban And Regional Planning

Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer Science

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Gerontology

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Administration

School Accreditation

University Of New Orleans reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of New Orleans is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of New Orleans belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Sun Belt Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Weekend college
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 9,462
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,482
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 16,506

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.

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