School Highlights
Herzing University-New Orleans serves 351 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 59%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,790
- Acceptance Rate: 92%
- Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- 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 7 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
Herzing University-New Orleans
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Specialized Institutions—Schools of engineering and technology
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Small
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
7 staff
18 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Herzing University-New Orleans has declined by 24% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 50:1 has increased from 22:1 over five years.
The Herzing University-New Orleans diversity score of 0.49 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
351 students
357 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
38:1
# Full-Time Students
230 students
270 students
# Part-Time Students
121 students
408 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
346 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
226 students
270 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
4 students
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
120 students
1,218 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
1 students
1 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
69%
40%
% White
17%
41%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
23%
31%
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 $16,300. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,790
$16,300
Tuition Notes
$625 per credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,052
$12,783
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,747
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
92%
92%
Source: 2025 (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 92%, which is equal to the state average of 92%.
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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