University of New Orleans Student Population Stats

Overall Diversity is Great

We combine elements of racial, geographic, gender and age diversity to come up with a total diversity ranking for every school.

Ranked #341 in the nation, University of New Orleans is considered extremely diverse.

Racial Diversity is Very Good

Many students value the ability to meet and learn from different ethnic and racial groups, which is more likely to happen at a diverse school such as this one.

University of New Orleans is ranked #403 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is far above the national average.

University of New Orleans boasts excellent racial diversity.

The faculty's racial diversity is on par with the national average.

University of New Orleans Gender Ratio is Balanced

If you feel more comfortable on a campus with a nice mix of males and females, this may be the school for you.

At University of New Orleans, the disparity between men and women on campus is far lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at University of New Orleans is equally balanced.

This university is ranked at #106 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 3,292 males and 3,296 females.

The male to female ratio at University of New Orleans is excellent.

The ratio of male to female faculty at University of New Orleans is on par with national averages.

Representation from U.S. States is About Average

Are you seeking a college that attracts students from all across the U.S., or would you prefer a local college that mostly pulls students from within your home state?

In order to come up with the geographic diversity for each school, we looked at where every student resided before they were admitted.

Over 90% of the students attending University of New Orleans come from within Louisiana. This places University of New Orleans at the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,478.

How Old is Everyone at This School?

Would you prefer a school where the student body represents a blend of different ages and generations, or would you prefer a school where most students are the same age as you?

The "traditional" college student is thought to be between the ages of 18-21. At University of New Orleans, 37.7% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank University of New Orleans #825 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  Largely speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of people and ideas, and the traditions, belief systems and cultures that come with them. Students who state that diversity in college is important to them are looking for institutions to provide a variety of curricular and non-curricular opportunities to learn from and learn with people of different ethnicities, races, ages, abilities, sexual identities, classes, and religions.

• How is University of New Orleans doing at attracting students from all financial backgrounds?

  Even a school with high racial, ethnic and geographic diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the economic backgrounds of their students. To get a better idea of how University of New Orleans is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

• Is Diversity Important to University of New Orleans?

  Diversity can be encouraged by the college in multiple ways. For one, institutions should be making an effort to hire a diverse faculty to nurture students. But the school should also be doing the best they can to promote meaningful interactions between people from differing backgrounds. This prevents students and faculty from becoming isolated and promotes positive connections.