University of New Orleans Acceptance Rate
New Orleans, Louisiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,253
- Admitted
- 4,843
- Yield
- 17.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of New Orleans's acceptance rate has risen from 43.6% in 2014–15 to 66.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,828 to 7,253 (+89%) over that period.
Its 66.8% rate makes University of New Orleans more selective than about 67% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (70.3% for women vs 61.5% for men, a 8.8-point gap). University of New Orleans has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 17.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,828 | 1,668 | 43.6% | 865 |
| 2015–16 | 3,932 | 2,267 | 57.7% | 922 |
| 2016–17 | 3,409 | 2,047 | 60% | 876 |
| 2017–18 | 3,736 | 2,115 | 56.6% | 960 |
| 2018–19 | 4,715 | 2,700 | 57.3% | 1,019 |
| 2019–20 | 5,882 | 3,267 | 55.5% | 935 |
| 2020–21 | 5,382 | 4,462 | 82.9% | 1,123 |
| 2021–22 | 5,633 | 4,539 | 80.6% | 1,151 |
| 2022–23 | 7,296 | 5,090 | 69.8% | 1,030 |
| 2023–24 | 7,253 | 4,843 | 66.8% | 845 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,366 | 3,068 | 70.3% |
| Men | 2,887 | 1,775 | 61.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–650 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 490–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 79% |
How University of New compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of New Orleans's acceptance rate?
University of New Orleans's acceptance rate is 66.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,843 admitted of 7,253 applicants).
Is University of New Orleans test optional?
University of New Orleans is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of New Orleans?
University of New Orleans received 7,253 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,843.
What SAT score do you need for University of New Orleans?
Admitted students at University of New Orleans typically scored 470–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of New Orleans getting harder to get into?
University of New Orleans has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 43.6% in 2014–15 to 66.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: new.uno.edu/.