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Loyola University New Orleans

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,493
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 78%
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Loyola University New Orleans is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that Loyola University New Orleans is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Loyola University New Orleans is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Loyola University New Orleans emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Loyola University New Orleans boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,498

Cost of attendance at Loyola University New Orleans in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $8,756
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,498

Cost of attendance at Loyola University New Orleans in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $18,188
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Loyola University New Orleans received on average $32,645 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,645
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 290 38% $5,120 $1,484,711
Other Federal Grant 292 38% $6,041 $1,764,054
State Grant/Scholarships 282 37% $5,881 $1,658,469
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 761 99% $28,190 $21,452,658
Total Grant & Scholarships 762 100% $32,645 $24,875,181

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Loyola University New Orleans students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Loyola University New Orleans students is 62.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.7%.

62.1%

  • asian 61.9% 13 students
  • African American 56.4% 71 students
  • white 65.4% 225 students
  • unknown 76.9% 10 students
  • hispanic 57.8% 70 students
  • International Students 42.9% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 64.0% 16 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Southern States Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Southern States Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southern States Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Loyola University New Orleans provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Loyola University New Orleans offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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