Loyola University New Orleans

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About Loyola University New Orleans

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Loyola University New Orleans is a small private university located on an urban campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,365, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 76 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 62%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $41,698.

New Orleans, LA

$41,698

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

78%

Acceptance Rate Insight

78% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

81%

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

62%

Graduation Rate Insight

62% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required or recommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

5k

Students enrolled

54%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

47%

Unknown

6%

Black

19%

Hispanic

17%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

38%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

30

Total Online Enrollment

2452

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

72% On-campus

28% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold16% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold67% online

Master'sCheck Bold47% online

DoctorateCheck Bold67% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

38%

State Grant Aid

37%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

38%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,041
State Grant Aid$5,881
Institution Grant Aid$28,190
Pell Grant Aid$5,087

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Other Sports
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES.
2BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
3BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
4COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
5COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
6EDUCATION.
7ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
8FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
9HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
10HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
11HISTORY
12HISTORY.
13LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
14LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
15MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
16MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
17NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
18PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
19PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
20PSYCHOLOGY.
21SOCIAL SCIENCES.
22THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
23VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.