School Highlights
Herzing University-New Orleans serves 632 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,790
- Acceptance Rate: 94%
- Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Herzing University-New Orleans ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Herzing University-New Orleans
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
21 staff
37 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Herzing University-New Orleans has grown by 39% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 22:1 over five years.
The Herzing University-New Orleans diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
632 students
422 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
23:1

# Full-Time Students
378 students
311 students

# Part-Time Students
254 students
393 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
614 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
361 students
284 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
17 students
17 students



# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
253 students
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
1 students
1 students


Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

% Asian
n/a
2%

% Hispanic
5%
5%

% Black
67%
41%

% White
18%
40%

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%

% Two or more races
3%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
5%
7%


Diversity Score
0.52
0.66

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3947%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2273%
0.3147%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,100
$28,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,790 is less than the state average of $14,930. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,790
$14,930

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%

Median Debt for Graduates
$22,052
$12,567

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,747
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
94%
94%

ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Herzing University-New Orleans cost?
Herzing University-New Orleans's private state tuition is approximately $12,790.
What is the acceptance rate of Herzing University-New Orleans?
The acceptance rate of Herzing University-New Orleans is 94%, which is equal to the state average of 94%.
What is Herzing University-New Orleans's ranking?
Herzing University-New Orleans ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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