Study at University of New Orleans

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:

College of Business Administration
College of Education and Human Development
College of Engineering
College of Liberal Arts
College of Science
Metropolitan College

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.

Profile of University of New Orleans

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.

Course Topics

Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management.

University of New Orleans Selectivity

Not all applicants to University of New Orleans are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 610 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 620 in 2007. People seek out University of New Orleans, and many students are from other states.

Faculty

The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Enrollment

Approximately 11,363 students study at University of New Orleans (in 2007).

Student Life

Part-time study is common at the school. Students participate in Sun Belt Conference athletics.

University of New Orleans Tuition and Affordability

In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.

University of New Orleans Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Business and Management	656	business management, accounting, marketing, finance, managerial economics, MIS, taxation, entrepreneurship
Liberal Arts	355	general studies, English, history, political science, sociology, international studies, urban studies, geography, ...
Education and Teaching	244	school counseling, elementary school teaching, educational administration, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction, special ed, early childhood education, math teaching, ...
Engineering	162	engineering science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, naval and marine engineering, engineering management, environmental engineering
Therapy and Counseling	117	psychology, psychology courses
Science	111	biology, chemistry, geology, physics, conservation biology, geophysics
Media	110	communication studies
Computer Science and Engineering	50	computer science
Hospitality	45	hospitality management
Fine Arts	39	fine arts, art history and criticism
Drama and Performing Arts	29	drama
Music	28	music, music performance
Medical Adminstration	26	health care administration
Mathematics	24	mathematics
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy	22	health and physical education
Family and Social Work	16	public administration
Architecture and Planning	14	urban planning
Art Studies	9	arts management
Religion and Philosophy	7	philosophy
Medicine	2	gerontology
Conservation and Resource Management	1	environmental studies

Contact: University of New Orleans

University of New Orleans
2000 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70148
General Phone: (504) 280-6000
http://www.uno.edu