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Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana 70118-6143

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business

Loyola University New Orleans is a private institution in New Orleans with particular strength in business and psychology.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,927 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,762.

Established
1912
Motto
Deo et Patriae
Mascot
Havoc T. Wolf
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

Plan Your Visit

88%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,999Students
13:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$52,927Earnings 10yr
$22,762Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,240
Room & Board$15,000
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$61,837
Average Net Price$22,762
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,013
$30–48K$19,826
$48–75K$20,476
$75–110K$24,269
$110K+$30,947

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

22

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (86)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,999
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Black 20%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 3%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.4%
Freshman Retention77.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,092
10 Years$52,927

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#10
vs 2024
Forbes
#443
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#70
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • 1904 In the early 18th century, Jesuits first arrived among the earliest settlers in New Orleans and Louisiana.
  • Loyola University in New Orleans was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1904 as Loyola College on a section of the Foucher Plantation bought by the Jesuits in 1886.
  • The first classes of Loyola College were held in a residence behind Most Holy Name of Jesus Church.
  • The first of Loyola's permanent buildings was undertaken in 1907, with Marquette Hall completed in 1910.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from LA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K
3 mi(5 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
315 mi(546 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
427 mi(740 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSY New Orleans9 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental312 mi
BHM Birmingham319 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1361 mi · ~39h 19m drive
New York, NY1171 mi · ~33h 50m drive
Hartford, CT1269 mi · ~36h 40m drive
Providence, RI1326 mi · ~38h 18m drive
Albany, NY1262 mi · ~36h 27m drive
Syracuse, NY1190 mi · ~34h 23m drive
Rochester, NY1145 mi · ~33h 5m drive
Buffalo, NY1089 mi · ~31h 28m drive
Philadelphia, PA1091 mi · ~31h 31m drive
Pittsburgh, PA923 mi · ~26h 40m drive
Harrisburg, PA1032 mi · ~29h 49m drive
Newark, NJ1165 mi · ~33h 39m drive
Washington, DC968 mi · ~27h 58m drive
Baltimore, MD1002 mi · ~28h 57m drive
Atlanta, GA427 mi · ~12h 20m drive
Charlotte, NC652 mi · ~18h 50m drive
Raleigh, NC778 mi · ~22h 29m drive
Miami, FL671 mi · ~19h 23m drive
Orlando, FL536 mi · ~15h 29m drive
Tampa, FL483 mi · ~13h 57m drive
Nashville, TN472 mi · ~13h 38m drive
New Orleans, LA3 mi · ~5 min drive
Richmond, VA897 mi · ~25h 55m drive
Chicago, IL837 mi · ~24h 11m drive
Detroit, MI942 mi · ~27h 13m drive
Minneapolis, MN1053 mi · ~30h 25m drive
St. Louis, MO601 mi · ~17h 22m drive
Kansas City, MO682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
Indianapolis, IN715 mi · ~20h 39m drive
Columbus, OH801 mi · ~23h 8m drive
Cleveland, OH927 mi · ~26h 47m drive
Milwaukee, WI914 mi · ~26h 24m drive
Dallas, TX440 mi · ~12h 43m drive
Houston, TX315 mi · ~9h 6m drive
Austin, TX456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
San Antonio, TX504 mi · ~14h 34m drive
Los Angeles, CA1667 mi · ~48h 9m drive
San Francisco, CA1920 mi · ~55h 28m drive
San Diego, CA1603 mi · ~46h 19m drive
Seattle, WA2097 mi · ~60h 35m drive
Portland, OR2058 mi · ~59h 27m drive
Denver, CO1079 mi · ~31h 10m drive
Phoenix, AZ1311 mi · ~37h 52m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1431 mi · ~41h 20m drive
Honolulu, HI4204 mi · ~121h 27m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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