Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University New Orleans is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving roughly 2,812 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 93.05% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,927 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $49,440
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,696 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 93.05% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,812 92.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 59.03%
Loyola University New Orleans: what the data shows
Common questions about Loyola University New Orleans, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Loyola University New Orleans?
Loyola University New Orleans is located in New Orleans, LA (ZIP 70118-6143).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Loyola University New Orleans public or private?
Loyola University New Orleans is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Loyola University New Orleans cost?
Published tuition: $49,440.
Average net price after aid: $23,696.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,131 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,956 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,042 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,584 |
| $110,001+ | $29,072 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $197,760.
How hard is it to get into Loyola University New Orleans?
Admission rate: 93.05%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Loyola University New Orleans?
Total enrollment: 2,812 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Loyola University New Orleans?
150%-time completion rate: 59.03%.
First-year retention: 80.1%.
What do graduates of Loyola University New Orleans earn?
Median earnings: $34,092 six years after entry; $52,927 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
37.32% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Loyola University New Orleans known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,070 completions)
- Law (JD) (179 completions)
- General Psychology (77 completions)
- Social Sciences - 45.0401 (67 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (56 completions)
- CIP 513805 (37 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (33 completions)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (31 completions)
- CIP 520201 (31 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (30 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Loyola University New Orleans a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 93.05%; completion rate 59.03%; median earnings $52,927 at 10 years; net price $23,696. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$49,440
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Loyola University New Orleans was $49,440.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,696
2024 Value
In 2024 Loyola University New Orleans had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,696.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$94,784 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,696 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$197,760 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Loyola University New Orleans.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Loyola University New Orleans was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Loyola University New Orleans in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $36,860 | $36,860 | $21,546 |
| 2014 | $36,630 | $36,630 | $24,771 |
| 2015 | $37,830 | $37,830 | $24,610 |
| 2016 | $38,754 | $38,754 | $22,485 |
| 2017 | $39,492 | $39,492 | $22,766 |
| 2018 | $39,942 | $39,942 | $20,776 |
| 2019 | $40,842 | $40,842 | $21,486 |
| 2020 | $42,278 | $42,278 | $20,463 |
| 2021 | $43,498 | $43,498 | $22,123 |
| 2022 | $45,030 | $45,030 | $20,712 |
| 2023 | $47,240 | $47,240 | $22,762 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
93.05% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
92.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Loyola University New Orleans in 2024 is 2,812 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.04% 100% Completion Time
59.03% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.04% of students graduating from Loyola University New Orleans completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Loyola University New Orleans.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$52,927 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
49.12% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
458.40% Return on Investment
4.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Loyola University New Orleans.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Law (JD): 179 completions
General Psychology: 77 completions
Social Sciences - 45.0401: 67 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 56 completions
CIP 51.3805: 37 completions
General Biological Sciences: 33 completions
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication: 31 completions
CIP 52.0201: 31 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 30 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,070 completions
Most popular programs at Loyola University New Orleans.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Loyola University New Orleans graduates.
About
Loyola University New Orleans is a private non-profit institution located in New Orleans, LA, offering 72 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,812 students. The admission rate is 93.05%. The institution maintains a 59.03% graduation rate. Approximately 37.32% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
New Orleans, LA 70118-6143
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 72 distinct degree programs, Loyola University New Orleans provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Loyola University New Orleans cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $49,440 and average net price is $23,696 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Loyola University New Orleans?
The admission rate is 93.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Loyola University New Orleans earn?
Median earnings are $34,092 six years after entry and $52,927 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Loyola University New Orleans?
The 150%-time completion rate is 59.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Loyola University New Orleans students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
How big is Loyola University New Orleans?
Total enrollment is about 2,812 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Loyola University New Orleans public or private?
Loyola University New Orleans is a private nonprofit institution located in New Orleans, LA.
Is Loyola University New Orleans an HBCU?
No. Loyola University New Orleans is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Loyola University New Orleans a tribal college?
No. Loyola University New Orleans is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Loyola University New Orleans a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Loyola University New Orleans does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.1%).
Is Loyola University New Orleans religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Loyola University New Orleans: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.