Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. New Orleans's yield is 6 pts higher than CUNY Graduate School and University Center's
Yield rate - 2
CUNY Graduate School and University Center admits 68% vs. 74% at U. New Orleans
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. New OrleansAccessible
- CUNY Graduate School and University CenterAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. New OrleansTest-optional
- CUNY Graduate School and University CenterTest-blind
How they read a record
U. New Orleans
GPA and the high school record are required.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. New Orleans | CUNY Graduate School and University Center |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why