QUICK FACTS
Established
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September 4, 1956 |
Opened
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September 21, 1959 |
Type of Institution
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Public, 4-year, Coeducational |
System Affiliation
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Southern University System |
Admissions Criteria
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Open (Until fall 2010) |
Degrees Offered
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Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's |
Term
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Semester |
Student Population
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3,140 |
Undergraduates
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2,740 |
Graduate Students
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400 |
Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State)
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$1,594/$1,869 per semester |
Housing
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Ranges from $2,690 to $4,735 per semester |
| Properties |
Park Campus (Main)
6400 Press Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70126
Lake Campus
6801 Press Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70126
Student & Faculty Housing Complex
7000 Press Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70126
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Distance from Downtown New Orleans
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Approximately 7 miles |
University Colors
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Columbia Blue & Sunset Gold |
Mascot
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Knight |
| Athletic Affiliations |
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) |
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