Loyola University, New Orleans

A Catholic Jesuit school, Loyola University in New Orleans has been ranked among the top undergraduate and graduate universities both regionally and nationwide.

Loyola’s academics are divided into distinctive departmental divisions. Among them are the humanities department, the music and fine arts department, which grants degrees in everything from Jazz Studies to Music Therapy, the business division, and the social sciences department, which offers degrees in such fields as Counseling and Criminal Justice.

Loyola also has a law school for those aspiring to a legal profession.

Centers and institutes at Loyola include a center for Intercultural Understanding, an Institute for Ministry and a Center for Peace through Justice.

Loyola’s student life offers opportunities for comfort, recreation, creativity and service. A student center houses recreational facilities, restaurants and coffee shops. Loyola’s community service program gives students the opportunity to volunteer at charitable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. Numerous student clubs and organizations, Greek life and athletics complete the campus experience.

Freshman and transfer admission to Loyola is competitive. An application, transcripts, a personal essay, recommendation letters and a resume of extracurricular activities are all used to evaluate students. Those who are applying to performing or fine arts programs must audition or submit a portfolio.

Financial aid is available to eligible students to cover tuition and room and board. Forms of aid include talent-based school scholarships and loans.

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