University of New Orleans
About
Situated on the scenic shores of Lake Pontchartrain, the University of New Orleans (UNO) is Louisiana's premier public urban research institution, renowned for offering an affordable, high-value education deeply connected to the city's vibrant economy and culture. Academically, UNO is best known for its robust College of Engineering—which boasts a rare and highly regarded program in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering—as well as top-tier programs in hospitality and tourism management, film, and computer science. The student experience blends a relaxed, active campus life featuring Division I sports with unparalleled access to hands-on internships, rich cultural traditions, and professional networking in the heart of New Orleans.
Wikipedia:LSU New Orleans (LSUNO), known from 1974 to 2026 as the University of New Orleans (UNO), is a public research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. First opened in 1958 as Louisiana State University in New Orleans (LSUNO), it is the largest public university and one of two doctoral research universities in the Greater New Orleans region. LSUNO is a member of the Louisiana State University System and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university consists of eight schools and colleges offering 46 bachelor's, 40 master's and 17 doctoral degree programs. Among its academic offerings are the only mechanical and electrical engineering undergraduate programs in New Orleans, the only graduate hospitality and tourism program and PAB-accredited urban planning program in the state of Louisiana, and one of the few schools of naval architecture and marine engineering in the United States.
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University of New Orleans accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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