Herzing University-New Orleans

3900 N. Causeway Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

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 58%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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:

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 Suburban-serving Multicampus
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1965
Total Faculty
7 staff
18 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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 less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
351 students
678 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
38:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Students
230 students
270 students

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# Part-Time Students
121 students
408 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
346 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
226 students
270 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# 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%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
69%
40%

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% White
17%
42%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.65

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2273%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$44,255
$37,569

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $12,790 is less than the state average of $16,224. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,790
$16,224
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 18-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$22,052
$12,783

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

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

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

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 and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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)

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