Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70118-6143
About 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 for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 93.05% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,927 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Loyola University New Orleans charges 69% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($49,440).
- Versus the Louisiana median, sticker tuition is about 5.4×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 59.03%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $52,927.
Research findings
Finding
Average net price at Loyola University New Orleans is about 52% below published tuition.
Published tuition is $49,440; average net price is $23,696 in the latest Scorecard extract.
Interpretation: Institutional aid and grants compress sticker price into a substantially lower typical undergraduate cost signal.
Limitation: Average net price masks variation by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the campus average.
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Loyola University New Orleans is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 458% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Loyola University New Orleans awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 72 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University New Orleans | $49,440 | $23,696 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Louisiana (state median) | $9,181 | $11,456 | 48 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 52% below published tuition at Loyola University New Orleans
Key findings
- Loyola University New Orleans's average net price ($23,696) is 52% below published tuition ($49,440).
- Loyola University New Orleans charges 69% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($49,440).
- Versus the Louisiana median, sticker tuition is about 5.4×.
Loyola University New Orleans tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $49,440
Finding Loyola University New Orleans charges 69% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $49,440. That is 69% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Louisiana median ($9,181), sticker tuition is about 5.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 4.2×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Loyola University New Orleans versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Loyola University New Orleans versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Loyola University New Orleans is $23,696.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $23,696 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $12,240 above the Louisiana median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $3,643 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Loyola University New Orleans’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 52% lower after grants and scholarships.
Loyola University New Orleans: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Loyola University New Orleans—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Completion, earnings, and net price together describe a campus where sticker price overstates typical undergraduate cost while outcomes remain at the high end of Scorecard distributions.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$49,440
Avg. net price
$23,696
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Loyola University New Orleans is known for
Top program completions
- Law179
- Psychology, General77
- Criminology67
- Business/Commerce, General56
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing37
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 13% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Loyola University New Orleans a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Loyola University New Orleans is a good school for those looking for strong completion and solid mid-career earnings—especially where average net price sits well below published tuition (about 52% lower in this extract).
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Loyola University New Orleans.
Campus
Location
New Orleans, LA
City / state
- ZIP
- 70118-6143
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 18% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
Size
Enrollment
2,812
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 3,362
- Graduate
- 1,243
- Full-time share
- 93%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$26,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 37.32%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Loyola University New Orleans.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Loyola University New Orleans reported total enrollment of about 2,812 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.2%), Hispanic or Latino (21.1%), and Black or African American (21.0%). About 37.32% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 19.3% of students are first-generation college students.
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.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,362 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,243 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Law: 47% male / 53% female
- Psychology, General: 9% male / 91% female
- Criminology: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Loyola University New Orleans graduates earn a median of $52,927 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Loyola University New Orleans.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $52,927. Median federal loan debt: $26,000. Average net price used in cost models: $23,696.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Loyola University New Orleans graduates report median earnings of $52,927 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Loyola University New Orleans.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (72 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Loyola University New Orleans.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Loyola University New Orleans graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Loyola University New Orleans—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$235.9M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Louisiana median 14× the median ($16.9M)
- Southeast median 12× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 8.9× the median ($26.4M)
- Louisiana median 17× the median ($3,294)
- Southeast median 6.0× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 4.6× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 62.7%
- Louisiana median 0.5 pp below median (63.2%)
- Southeast median 3.3 pp above median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 4.8 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $8,990
- Louisiana median 1.3× the median ($6,824)
- Southeast median 1.3× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,068
- Louisiana median 2.2× the median ($5,480)
- Southeast median 1.8× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 1.7× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Loyola University New Orleans at a glance
Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University New Orleans is a private non-profit institution in New Orleans, LA, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- LawPsychology, GeneralCriminology
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian44.2%Hispanic or Latino21.1%Black or African American21.0%
Schools near Loyola University New Orleans
Other campuses in New Orleans, LA when available, plus nearby institutions in Louisiana.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Louisiana, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loyola University New Orleans located?
Loyola University New Orleans is located in New Orleans, LA.
What is Loyola University New Orleans's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Loyola University New Orleans is 93.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6,142 applicants and 5,388 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Loyola University New Orleans's tuition?
Loyola University New Orleans tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $49,440 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $23,696 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Loyola University New Orleans cost?
Reported tuition is $49,440 and average net price is $23,696 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,600 annually.
Why is Loyola University New Orleans's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Loyola University New Orleans, published tuition is $49,440 while average net price is $23,696—about 52% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Loyola University New Orleans's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($23,696), completion (59.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($52,927). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Loyola University New Orleans?
Loyola University New Orleans reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,362 students, White (44.2%), Hispanic or Latino (21.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Loyola University New Orleans?
About 19.3% of students at Loyola University New Orleans are first-generation college students.
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.
Is Loyola University New Orleans public or private?
Loyola University New Orleans is a private nonprofit institution located in New Orleans, LA.
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.