by our College Data Analytics TeamIs UNO worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
UNO is ranked #1,032 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Louisiana, it ranks #15 of 47 for value.
Among the majors UNO offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering | #2 of 7 |
| Marine Engineering | #2 of 7 |
| Engineering | #2 of 7 |
| Hospitality / Tourism | #25 of 108 |
| General Hospitality Administration/Management | #25 of 108 |
| Hospitality Management | #33 of 134 |
| Secondary Education | #42 of 404 |
| Teacher Education | #42 of 404 |
| General Mechanical Engineering | #51 of 348 |
| Mechanical Engineering | #51 of 348 |
Below is the detailed UNO value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of New Orleans is ranked #21 out of #50 in Louisiana for quality and #15 out of #47 for Louisiana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the UNO financial aid page to be sure.
University of New Orleans is ranked #1,032 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
University of New Orleans is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UNO costs about $15,342. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $61,367 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $22,947 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,384 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,342 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $61,367 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UNO net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UNO degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $91,788 | — | — |
| All Students | $61,367 | #1,032 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $49,536 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $91,788 | — | — |
| All Students | $61,367 | #15 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $49,536 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UNO shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,768 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,045 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,955 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,481 |
| Over $110K | $15,674 |
About 72% of UNO undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,760 per year. Get more details on the UNO financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average UNO cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.