Loyola University New Orleans: Review & Facts

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Loyola University New Orleans is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,400 students enrolled. This school was established in 1904 and is one of the 15 schools and colleges located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Loyola University New Orleans is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Loyola University New Orleans.

Majors
Offered
94
Loyola University New Orleans follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 94 majors. The most popular concentrations are Law, Psychology, Music, Business, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Loyola University New Orleans student retention rate is fair at 76% (above Louisiana average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Good
The graduation rate at Loyola University New Orleans is average: 60%.

Student to faculty ratio at Loyola University New Orleans is pretty good: 13:1. Learn more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, $43,200 a year. The additional fees at Loyola University New Orleans (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,900; which totals $45,100 per year.

Read the details about Loyola University New Orleans additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
78%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 7,340 applications were submitted and 5,733 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Loyola University New Orleans in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,200
High
Loyola University New Orleans offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Loyola University New Orleans, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Loyola University New Orleans provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, approximately $8,200 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Loyola University New Orleans. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Loyola University New Orleans seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Loyola University New Orleans Location and Address

Postal Address:
Loyola University New Orleans
6363 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, Louisiana
70118-6143, USA
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