Description

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.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.loyno.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$24,658

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,658

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Students

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
94%
Part-Time
6%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
44%
Out-of-State
56%

Gender of Students

Women
58%
Men
42%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
14%
Asian
4%
Caucasian
62%
Latino
9%
Other
11%

Students State Origin

Louisiana
44%
Texas
6%
Florida
4%
Missouri
4%
California
4%
Other
38%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%