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University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

6,488 Students on Campus
New Orleans Location
962,165 Metro Population
6,488 Students on Campus
New Orleans Location
962,165 Metro Population

About This Campus

The architecture, food and music, and films that are made in New Orleans reflect the uniqueness and livability of Louisiana's most popular city. Minutes away from UNO's main campus, the French Quarter boasts world-class food, historic charm and exciting nightlife. The birthplace of jazz music and creole cuisine, today's New Orleans produces cutting-edge biomedical research and attracts record numbers of young entrepreneurs. New Orleans is home to the Saints (NFL), the Pelicans (NBA), City Park, New Orleans Museum of Art, Audubon Zoo, Aquarium and Insectarium, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest and more! Campus dining options include traditional New Orleans fare like gumbo or red beans and rice. Grab a cup of coffee at one of our coffee shops and relax by the reflective pool. Stop for a workout or a swim at the Recreation and Fitness Center. Tour the latest student art submissions at the fine arts gallery or see a jazz show every Wednesday at the Sandbar. Attend NCAA Division I athletic events.

Located in America's most unique city

Named one of the Top 50 Best Urban Colleges by Intelligent.com

Helpful Information

We encourage students to live on campus in Pontchartrain Hall with meal plan. While other housing is available, Pontchartrain Hall provides affinity living arrangements where you will be placed with other exchange and transfer students.

Location Information

On the shore of Lake Pontchartrain surrounded by residential neighborhood. Located 20 minutes away from French Quarter via public transportation.

Academics

TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/18/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/03/2025

Spring Start Date: 01/12/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/07/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Education

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Music Performance

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/03/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $9829
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 15
  • Host Payment: 24
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Technology Fee
$60
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Privateer Bucks (dining)
$200
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Fuel Recovery
$120
Term
Away
Mandatory
Operational Fee
$69
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$100
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Building Use Fee
$48
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Textbook Rental
$375
Term
Away & Home
Optional
IMPORTANT NOTES:

The following fees are assessed all students whether Away Pay or Home Pay based on 12 credit hour enrollment: Privateer Bucks fee of $200, Registration fee of $10; technology fee of $60; utility surcharge fee (fuel recovery) of $120; building use fee of $48; operational fee of $69. Home pay students should anticipate paying approximately $507 dollars in fees per semester at UNO. This DOES not include other college or course specific additional fees. See Bursar Tuition and Fees for complete breakdown of all fees: http://www.uno.edu/bursar/tuitionfees.aspx Home Pay students will NOT pay other mandatory fees which total $1,033.81. There is also a $200 Privateer Bucks assessment included in above mandatory fees for all students which can be used at campus food and convenience store establishments. Privateer Bucks not used will be credited back to student at semester's end. Students purchasing meal plans will have Privateer Bucks fees waived. All students (Host Pay and Home Pay) will be assessed a $25 per credit hour textbook access program. In essence this allows students to rent or purchase their textbooks at a reduced cost. Students may opt out of the program. See https://www.uno.edu/follett-access for more information. All fees are subject to change.

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/03/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $0
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

The off-campus housing at the provided link is a third-party owned and managed apartment complex on the perimeter of UNO's campus. Students can still walk to classes and all university facilities from this off-campus housing.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2975
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Meals plans range from $265 to $2975.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

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