Founded in 1956, University of New Orleans is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of New Orleans (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Louisiana.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of New Orleans (UNO) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of New Orleans (UNO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 64 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 