Loyola University New Orleans

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About Loyola University New Orleans

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Loyola University New Orleans is a small private university located on a suburban campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,253, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 77 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 67%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $43,160.

New Orleans, LA

$43,160

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

77.37%

Retention Rate Insight

77.37% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

67%

Graduation Rate Insight

67% 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

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 Percentile21-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1050-1240

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

5k

Students enrolled

39%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

31%

Unknown

1%

Black

14%

Hispanic

15%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

33%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

34

Total Online Enrollment

1,700

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

69% On-campus

31% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold17% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold83% online

Master'sCheck Bold52% 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$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
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$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

43%

State Grant Aid

34%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,685
State Grant Aid$6,028
Institution Grant Aid$30,757
Pell Grant Aid$5,254

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
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History.
10Legal Professions And Studies.
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
14Natural Resources And Conservation.
15Philosophy And Religious Studies.
16Physical Sciences.
17Psychology.
18Social Sciences.
19Theology And Religious Vocations.
20Visual 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.