Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
4-year Private university
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Overview

Loyola University New Orleans is a private institution established in 1912 with urban setting located at New Orleans. It is ranked #260 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $47,240. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,289. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Loyola has more than 60 degrees for undergraduates and dozens of fraternities and sororities along with many other organizations. Community service is important at Loyola, and the school gives students many ways to volunteer through organizations such as Loyola University Community Action Program and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

#260 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location New Orleans, Louisiana
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1912
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
3,289 Undergraduates
Website http://www.loyno.edu

Learning

14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$60,260
Cost of Attendance
$24,524
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $47,240
Outstate Tuition Fee $47,240
Room and Board Fees $14,330
$27,590 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

78% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PAA Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicant has submitted SAT or ACT

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Apr
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Feb
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jun
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$39,479 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$33,167 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $60,260
74% Students with need received Financial Aid
18.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
First-Year Academic Scholarships
Total Worth $18,000 to $27,000 per year.
Eligibility First-Year Students
Minimum Criteria at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
International Student Scholarships
Total Worth $18,000 to $27,000
Eligibility International Student
Minimum Criteria students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to qualify
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Institutional Merit-Based Scholarship
Total Worth $12,000 to $18,000
Eligibility transfer applicants
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Music Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Eligibility: Music majors only, by audition. February 15 is the Priority Deadline for applicants to submit a recorded audition and receive consideration for both admission and scholarships.
Athletic Student Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Loyola is a test blind institution, meaning we do not consider ACT or SAT test scores during the admissions process. However, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), which governs Loyola Athletics, allows test scores to be used as an option to confirm your NAIA eligibility.
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Students

3,289 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
80% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
58% Students graduate within 6 years