Herzing University-New Orleans

3900 N. Causeway Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Herzing University-New Orleans serves 462 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,790
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • 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 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Herzing University-New Orleans
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Schools of engineering and technology
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
21 staff
37 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Herzing University-New Orleans and community college average number of faculty in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Herzing University-New Orleans has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Herzing University-New Orleans diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
462 students
682 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Herzing University-New Orleans and community college average number of enrollment of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Herzing University-New Orleans and community college average student staff ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
256 students
287 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Herzing University-New Orleans and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
206 students
395 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Herzing University-New Orleans and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Herzing University-New Orleans.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Louisiana.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
462 students
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
238 students
284 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Herzing University-New Orleans and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
18 students
18 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time graduate students enrollment of Herzing University-New Orleans and average number of community college Full-time graduate students enrollment of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Herzing University-New Orleans
Louisiana All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
205 students
1,093 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
1 students
1 students
This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Herzing University-New Orleans
Louisiana All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Herzing University-New Orleans and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Herzing University-New Orleans and the percentage of Asian community college students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Herzing University-New Orleans and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
56%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Herzing University-New Orleans and the percentage of Black community college students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
31%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Herzing University-New Orleans and the percentage of White community college students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Herzing University-New Orleans and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Herzing University-New Orleans.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
Diversity Score
0.58
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Herzing University-New Orleans and the community college average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
36%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.12%
1.87%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,100
$28,200
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Herzing University-New Orleans and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Louisiana by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,790
$14,930
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Herzing University-New Orleans and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Herzing University-New Orleans and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,052
$12,567
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Herzing University-New Orleans and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,747
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Herzing University-New Orleans and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
92%
79%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Herzing University-New Orleans and the community college average percent admitted of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (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 higher than the state average of 79%.
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 graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

Recent Articles

Retaining Students through Innovation
Retaining Students through Innovation
Community colleges are heeding President Obama's call for student retention. Learn about the innovative programs some community campuses are creating that keep students in their classroom seats.
Community Colleges Fight Back Against For-Profit Attacks: The Rebuttal
Community Colleges Fight Back Against For-Profit Attacks: The Rebuttal
After being attacked by private colleges, community colleges are mounting a defense and publishing studies that clearly outline the differences between the public and private institutions.
A to Z of Community College Certificates and Courses
June 17, 2024
A to Z of Community College Certificates and Courses
From business and healthcare to technology and skilled trades, the article showcases the breadth of options available to students seeking to enhance their knowledge, develop new skills, or pursue career advancement.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,790
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Jefferson County, LA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.18, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Jefferson County, LA is Herzing University-New Orleans. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

Quick Links