University of New Orleans's published cost of attendance is $23,431. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,532, middle-income families pay around $13,222, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,504.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,431 |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,008 |
| Room and Board | $11,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,047 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,384 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,532 |
| $30–48k | $10,506 |
| $48–75k | $13,222 |
| $75–110k | $16,942 |
| $110k+ | $17,504 |
University of New Orleans's published cost of attendance is $23,431. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,532, middle-income families pay around $13,222, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,504. Azimuth ranks University of New Orleans #161 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of New Orleans meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through need-based aid packages that combine grants, loans, and work-study. The aid structure prioritizes need-based support, with merit scholarships available separately. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and the university's financial aid office works with families to understand the gap between sticker price and what they will actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,048; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at University of New Orleans's median four-year earnings of $56,037, median federal debt of $18,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $212 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of New Orleans earn median earnings of $56,037 four years after enrollment, placing University of New Orleans in the 30.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,372 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of New Orleans in the 52.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of New Orleans #945 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 36.2 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects the university's focus on Business, which accounts for 27% of graduates. Biology, General is the largest program with 107 graduates earning median earnings of $52,671, and Azimuth ranks the program #236 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions . Azimuth ranks Business Administration, Management and Operations #262 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 99 graduates earning $56,058, while Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other ranks #73 nationally with 80 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,023.
