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Interested in attending LSU New Orleans?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into LSU New Orleans, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

73
%
Acceptance rate
August 7
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into LSU New Orleans?

73%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, University of New Orleans accepted 73% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 7,401 people applied and 5,500 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
3551 / 4570 (78%)
Men
1949 / 2831 (69%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at LSU New Orleans:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at LSU New Orleans, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into LSU New Orleans by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things University of New Orleans considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into LSU New Orleans?

Grades

15% of freshmen who attended University of New Orleans were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 34% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

6%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

82%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
455
75th Percentile
625
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
480
75th Percentile
616
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
930
75th Percentile
1190

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to LSU New Orleans. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 7
Regular admission deadline
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