James H. Ammons, Chancellor, Southern University of New Orleans | Southern University at New Orleans
James H. Ammons, Chancellor, Southern University of New Orleans | Southern University at New Orleans
Of the 15 institutions in the county, seven provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Dillard University, Tulane University of Louisiana and University of New Orleans.
At least 61,951 people applied to Orleans Parish colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 51,036 students enrolled in the universities, including 39,126 in undergraduate and 11,910 in graduate programs. Only 4.8% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (37.7%) and Black or African American (37.2%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Tulane University of Louisiana stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 14,027 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for two institutions in Orleans Parish, including Relay Graduate School of Education - New Orleans and The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier University of Louisiana | 8,803 | 8,363 | 3,419 |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | 31,615 | 3,478 | 14,027 |
| Dillard University | 5,052 | 4,042 | 1,224 |
| Crescent City Bartending School | -- | -- | 636 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | -- | -- | 2,740 |
| Southern University at New Orleans | 928 | 872 | 1,950 |
| Loyola University New Orleans | 7,340 | 5,725 | 4,397 |
| The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana | -- | -- | -- |
| Park Place Premier Barber School | -- | -- | 19 |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - New Orleans | -- | -- | -- |
| University of Holy Cross | 917 | 798 | 1,120 |
| Stevensons Academy of Hair Design | -- | -- | 161 |
| New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | -- | -- | 1,855 |
| University of New Orleans | 7,296 | 5,107 | 7,111 |
| Delgado Community College | -- | -- | 12,377 |
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