Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118-6143
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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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
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (86)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from LA state average + large city premium