Understanding University of New Orleans Tuition and Fees

Choosing a university is a big decision, and understanding the costs involved is a crucial part of the process. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the tuition, fees, and other expenses associated with attending the University of New Orleans (UNO). It aims to break down the various components of the cost of attendance, explain financial aid options, and offer guidance on how to estimate your net cost.

The Sticker Price vs. Net Cost

The "sticker price" is the advertised price of a school. For the University of New Orleans, tuition differs for in-state and out-of-state students. University of New Orleans' tuition is $9,354 for in-state and $14,190 for out-of-state students. These figures include both tuition and fees, also referred to as the sticker price. Compared with the national average cost of in-state tuition of $12,436, University of New Orleans is cheaper. For students coming from out of state, the tuition is cheaper than the national average cost of out-of-state tuition of $29,815.

However, the sticker price isn't what most students actually pay. Financial aid, including grants and scholarships, can significantly reduce the cost. The net price is a college’s cost of attendance minus the grants and scholarships you receive. The net price you pay for a particular college is specific to you because it’s based on your personal circumstances and the college’s financial aid policies.

Components of the Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is a comprehensive estimate of the expenses you'll incur while attending UNO. According to Federal and UL System regulations, The Office of Student Financial Aid cannot exceed a student's Cost of Attendance when packaging awards. The basic components to the COA are: Tuition/Fees, Room/Board, Books, Travel and Personal/Miscellaneous fees. Here's a breakdown of the key components:

Tuition and Fees

The amounts listed for tuition and fees are generally accurate but could also vary depending on if you enroll in off campus courses, special labs and other factors. As you’re comparing costs of different institutions, also consider the total cost and the net price. The total cost is the sticker price, plus the cost of food and housing, books and supplies, and transportation and personal expenses.

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In-State Tuition: \$9,172 per year (as per provided data, may vary).
Out-of-State Tuition: \$14,008 per year (as per provided data, may vary).
Fees: Fees differ by institution and may fund library services, student gym facilities, student centers, technology resources and campus health centers.

Room and Board

Room and board cover the costs of housing and meals. These costs vary depending on whether you live on or off campus.

On-Campus:

The Room and Board component is based on the cost of living in an on-campus residence hall with a campus dining plan for one academic year. Resident Living on Campus (per academic year): Tuition and fees \$9,829, Books \$1,385, Room & Board \$13,270, Transportation \$3,650, Personal & Misc. \$2,665, Total \$30,799. Non-Resident Living on Campus *(per academic year): Tuition and fees \$12,247, Books \$1,385, Room & Board \$13,270, Transportation \$3,650, Personal & Misc. \$2,665, Total \$33,217.

Off-Campus:

Resident Living Off Campus (per academic year): Tuition and fees \$9,829, Books \$1,385, Room & Board \$4,297, Transportation \$3,650, Personal & Misc. \$2,665, Total \$21,826. Non-Resident Living Off Campus * (per academic year): Tuition and fees \$9,829, Books \$1,385, Room & Board \$4,297, Transportation \$3,650, Personal & Misc. \$2,665, Total \$24,244.

Books and Supplies

Books and Supplies: \$1,300 per year (as per provided data, may vary).

Transportation

Transportation: The cost for transportation is \$3,650 both on and off campus for residents and non-residents.

Personal Expenses

Personal Expenses: \$5,924 per year (as per provided data, may vary). Personal & Misc. is \$2,665 both on and off campus for residents and non-residents.

Understanding Financial Aid

Financial aid can significantly reduce the out-of-pocket cost of attending UNO. Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships and work-study jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on your financial need. Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships and work-study jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on your financial need. Here's a breakdown of the different types of aid available:

Grants

Grants can be given out by the federal government, your state, or the college and are based on your financial need. Grants do not need to be repaid.39% of undergraduates receive Pell grants.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded based on your your financial need or academic achievements. They do not need to be repaid but you may have to reapply for them each year.

Student Loans

Student loans are sums of money given to students to help them pay for college now. You must pay this money back later with interest.30% of full-time first-time undergraduates are awarded federal student loans.

Average Aid Package: \$9,094 (as per provided data, may vary).

Avoiding Overawards

Each financial aid recipient is assigned a Cost of Attendance (COA) prior to the packaging of awards. According to Federal and UL System regulations, The Office of Student Financial Aid cannot exceed a student's Cost of Attendance when packaging awards. Initially students are awarded their maximum eligibility in Pell, SEOG, College Work-Study, Perkins and Direct Subsidized Loans for the academic year or given semester.

Any scholarship, tuition waiver, fee exemption, stipend, or other type of award that is processed after the initial financial aid award is packaged may create an "Overaward". If an overaward occurs, the student's financial aid award(s) will be reduced (Scholarships, SEOG, Perkins, Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, and/or Plus Loans, etc.). In the event that all funds have been disbursed, the student will be required to repay the "Overaward" portion upon notification of the "Overaward" status.

You may be able to avoid an "Overaward" status by CAREFULLY reviewing your UNO Financial Aid Award Notification immediately upon receipt. If you will be receiving any type of scholarship, tuition waiver, fee exemption, or stipend that is not reflected on your Award Notification, you should contact a Financial Aid Counselor immediately in order to have your award reviewed and possibly revised.

Also, if you have been awarded a scholarship, tuition waiver, fee exemption, or stipend for the fall semester only and anticipate receiving the award for the spring, you should contact a Financial Aid Counselor immediately in order to have your award reviewed and possibly revised.

Using the Net Cost Calculator

Since financial aid may substantially reduce the actual cost of an education for you, it’s important to see what your out-of-pocket costs are likely to be. That’s the purpose of the Net Cost Calculator.

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What will the Net Cost Calculator tell me? If you’re a prospective undergraduate student, this online tool will help you and your family estimate the amount of financial aid you could be offered and the net amount you may be expected to pay toward the cost of attending school.
Who can use it? The Net Cost Calculator is designed for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. It is not intended for use by international students, returning students, or graduate students.
How does it work? When you begin using the calculator, you’ll be asked to provide financial information about you and your family. You should have your parents’ and your own latest tax returns on hand for reference, as well as savings, investment, and other asset information. After completing the questionnaire, you’ll get an estimate of your projected need-based financial aid. You’ll also see an estimate of the remaining cost you and your family would be expected to pay or finance. The entire process should take about 20 minutes.
How accurate is it? Your results from the Net Cost Calculator will be only as reliable as the information you provide. Keep in mind that the calculated amount of financial aid is an estimate, not an official offer.
Average Net Price: Not available (check the official UNO website for updated information).

Graduate Tuition and Fees (Fall & Spring Semesters)

The following table outlines the tuition and fees for graduate credit hours for resident and non-resident students, including MBA programs:

Credit Hours	Resident	Non-Resident	MBA Resident	MBA Non-Resident
1	\$1292.50	\$1924.50	\$1292.50	\$1924.50
2	\$1395.00	\$2027.00	\$1395.00	\$2027.00
3	\$1497.50	\$2129.50	\$1497.50	\$2129.50
4	\$2742.00	\$3722.00	\$3986.00	\$4966.00
5	\$2844.00	\$3824.50	\$4088.50	\$5068.50
6	\$2947.00	\$3927.00	\$4191.00	\$5171.00
7	\$3658.50	\$5059.50	\$5228.50	\$6629.50
8	\$3761.00	\$5162.00	\$5331.00	\$6732.00
9	\$4666.50	\$6951.50	\$6666.50	\$8951.50
10	\$4769.00	\$7054.00	\$6769.00	\$9054.00
11	\$4871.50	\$7156.50	\$6871.50	\$9156.50
12	\$4974.00	\$7259.00	\$6974.00	\$9259.00

Please note that some programs and classes have extra fees per credit hour.

Additional Fees Explained

UNO has several additional fees designed to enhance the student experience and support specific programs. Here's a breakdown of some of these fees:

Academic Excellence Fee: Used to enhance academic excellence at the University, including the hiring of faculty to teach additional course sections needed to meet student needs, reduction of class sizes to improve the quality of instruction, operation of instructional facilities to serve UNO's student population, and support services at the heart of the academic enterprise, notably libraries and computing.
Administrative Fee: Students who withdraw before the 100% refund date of the semester are charged a \$50 Administrative fee.
Audit Classes: Tuition and fees for audit classes are the same as enrolling in a credit course. Non-resident students will not be assessed the non-residency fee if the audit course is their only class. Please be aware that certain scholarships may not cover an audit course's tuition and fees.
Building Use Fee: The Building Use Fee is authorized by House Bill 671.
Differential Business Fee: A Differential Business Fee of \$20.00/credit hour will be charged to all students enrolled in any non-MBA business courses. This fee will be used for a number of purposes, all of which allow the UNO College of Business Administration to improve instructional programs and provide an enhanced academic learning experience in business studies. The majority of this fee will be for direct student support and will be used to both retain current students and attract new students. It will permit the college to acquire new equipment and improve facilities. A portion of the fee-generated revenue will be used to help retain the best faculty members and help attract new high-quality faculty members in the future. Funds will be used to enhance the campus and improve its infrastructure.
Differential Fee (Education and Human Development): A differential fee of \$20.00/credit hour will be assessed for all courses in education and human development including those in teacher education, educational administration, counselor education and human performance and health promotion. Courses with already established fees will be exempt (student teaching, teacher internships, and counseling courses). This fee will be used to improve instructional programs and enhance the learning experience for students. More specifically, this fee will be used to support supervised field experiences, develop instructional labs and hands-on technical classrooms (SMART classrooms), enhance and maintain specialized educational facilities and equipment in the exercise physiology laboratory and clinical counseling laboratory, purchase pedagogical resources (assessment tools, manipulatives, software programs, scientific equipment), and provide resources to implement other innovations important for programs of excellence.
Differential Fee (Computer Science): A Differential Fee of \$35.00/credit hour will be charged to all students enrolled in any courses in Computer Science. This fee will be used for a number of purposes, all of which allow the UNO Computer Science program to improve instructional programs and provide an enhanced academic learning experience. The majority of the fee will support student recruitment and retention activities, including tutoring by graduate teaching assistants and undergraduate peer tutors, continuous lab facilities enhancement and other activities to increase degree completers, undergraduate research programs, graduate assistantships, and small need and merit-based scholarships.
Late Registration Fee: Students will be charged \$50 per day to add a course during the last four or five days of the Late Registration Period.
Distance Learning Fee: This fee is used to support the extra resources utilized by enrolling in distance learning courses. The fee is imposed for each distance learning course taken by a student which includes internet, compressed video, and televised classes. For fully online courses, the rate is \$20 per course enrolled.
Differential Engineering Fee: The Differential Engineering Fee (\$63/credit hour on all Dr. Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering courses) will be used mostly to help and support student success at UNO. We will dedicate a large portion of the fees towards student retention and student recruitment. Student enrichment sessions and small scholarships on an individual basis may be offered. A substantial portion will also be used for new laboratory equipment that is not covered under the lab fees as these are used for consumables and supplies. A smaller portion will be used to recruit and retain faculty and staff. Finally, a portion of the fees will be used to support student projects, student travel to professional conferences.
Online Learning Fee: Supports the enhancement of online student support and tutoring, development of new courses and programs, and marketing of online programs. Charges are \$30/credit hour for UGRD courses and \$50/credit hour for GRAD courses.
EPPO Fee: A \$50.00 non-refundable EPPO Fee will be assessed to all students who choose to use the EPPO.
Follett ACCESS Program Fee: In the spring 2020 semester, the University of New Orleans introduced a convenient and affordable program that delivers the required materials for your courses in digital or print format by the first day of class. This cost-savings program brings access to course materials at a significantly reduced cost (an average of 62%) compared to traditional physical textbooks and course materials, and helps ensure your success in the course.
Graduate Enhancement Fee: This fee is a refundable fee used to support the extra expenses associated with the University's graduate school programs and is in addition to the academic excellence fee. The Graduate Enhancement Fee is applied only if a student is classified as a graduate student. The fee is \$33.00 per credit hour with no maximum. (Please note that Pre-MBA students are classified as graduate students and will be charged the Graduate Enhancement Fee.
International Student Fee: These funds are used by the University to better manage the increased workload caused by the growth of international student enrollments and new federal compliance requirements.
Late Registration Fee: This fee is used to support the additional administrative costs required to adjust faculty and facility needs whenever a student enrolls during late registration. Rate is \$150 and nonrefundable. To avoid this charge, please register for classes prior to the stated deadline listed on the Student Calendar.
Professional Program Fee (MBA): The Louisiana State Legislature and Governor approved Act No. 788 which authorized the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University Agriculture and Mechanical College to impose a Professional Program Fee (PPF) in the MBA program at the University of New Orleans. This fee is invested to support the MBA program by reducing the size of MBA classes, increasing the number of electives through the hiring of qualified faculty, enhancing the MBA program's promotion, placement and alumni relations activities, raising the stipend of current graduate assistants, and increasing the number of available assistantships.
Lab Fee: Used to enhance and maintain lab equipment/supplies to ensure students receive the best educational experience while enrolled in the University's lab courses.
Non-Resident Fee: This fee is charged to accounts when the student is not a resident of Louisiana. To establish residency, please contact the Office of Admissions.
Off Campus Fee: The Off Campus Fee is allocated to support the cost of maintaining satellite campus facilities, which provides students with more options for taking off campus classes.
Operational Fee: The operational fee was imposed by the 2004 Legislature to cover unfunded state mandates. This fee is not assessed on incoming freshmen or transfer students for placement tests or any credit earned before the first day of classes. Any credit that is earned externally and appears after the first day of classes will be subject to this fee. Any credit earned through Standing Exams for courses will also be subject to this fee.
Differential Fee (School of the Arts): A Differential Fee of \$20.00/credit hour will be charged to all students enrolled in any courses in the School of the Arts. This fee will be used for a number of purposes, all of which allow the UNO School of the Arts to improve instructional programs and provide an enhanced academic learning experience.
Credit Card Convenience Fee: The University will charge a 2.5% Credit Card Convenience Fee for all credit and debit card payments toward tuition and fees.
Technology Fee: This fee is assessed at \$5.00 per credit hour up to a maximum of \$75 per semester.
Energy Fee: The fee is used to meet energy costs which exceed the University's allotted energy budget. All funds collected are restricted and can only be applied to energy costs that exceed the energy budget. These funds are used only after all budgeted state dollars for utilities are expended.
General Fee - Act 790: The Louisiana Act 790 (2024) allows public universities to set and raise tuition and mandatory fees within limits. The University of Louisiana System Board approved the General Fee - Act 790 .

Next Steps

Explore the UNO Website: College profiles are based primarily on information supplied by the colleges themselves through participation in College Board's BigFuture College Profiles higher education data collection portal, with some data provided via federal and state agencies. Visit the University of New Orleans' official website for the most up-to-date information on tuition, fees, and financial aid.
Use the Net Price Calculator: Get a personalized estimate of your net cost by using the Net Price Calculator on the UNO website.
Contact the Financial Aid Office: If you have specific questions or need clarification on any aspect of the cost of attendance or financial aid, don't hesitate to contact the University of New Orleans' Financial Aid Office.

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