A Jesuit institution in the heart of one of the country's most vibrant cities, Loyola University New Orleans "offers students countless opportunities to progress spiritually, academically, and career-wise." When undergraduates enroll, they join a "welcoming [and] warm-hearted" community in which "professors, staff and students alike support each other." Academically, "the university encourages students to explore all areas of course offerings." And given the school's small size, it's safe to assume that "the student to teacher ratio is great." Most courses do a fantastic job of balancing "lectures [with] class discussions." Finally, when it comes to the professors, students find the majority are "amazing teachers [who] really make me want to learn." They "keep me inspired and encouraged beyond the typical academic interaction," explains one student. It's easy to tell they "really care about [the] well-being" of their students. Ultimately, "The effort and commitment from faculty transcends the bounds of a classroom space and [they] genuinely invest their time to ensure student success."
Loyola University New Orleans (LUNO)
6363 St. Charles Avenue
Box 18
|
New Orleans,
LA |
70118-6195
01. What the School is Known For
What students say:
Notable Faculty
Edward Renwick
Professor of Political Science, Political Science
Nicholas Capaldi
Legendre-Soule Distinguished Chair in Business Ethics, Business Ethics
John Snyder
Conrad N. Hilton Eminent Scholar in Music Industry Studies; Professor of Music Industry Studies and, Music Industry Studies
John Biguenet
Professor of English, English
John Mosier
Professor of English, English
Edward Renwick
Professor of Political Science, Political Science
Nicholas Capaldi
Legendre-Soule Distinguished Chair in Business Ethics, Business Ethics
John Snyder
Conrad N. Hilton Eminent Scholar in Music Industry Studies; Professor of Music Industry Studies and, Music Industry Studies
John Biguenet
Professor of English, English
John Mosier
Professor of English, English
Edward Renwick
Professor of Political Science, Political Science
Prominent Alumni
Paul Fleming
Developed restaurant chains. including P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Z'Tejas Grills
Rosa Asciolla
Principal of label relations for Amazon Music, previously vice pres. of the global artist and creator community for Utopia and later vice pres. of global marketing, Named to Billboard Magazine's Women in Music Edition, Variety's Rising Leaders List, and Billboard Magazine's 2018 40-under-40, served as Spotify's head of North America, artist & label partnerships
Robert Wilkie
Member, Council on Foreign Relations
Tom Gruber
Co-creator of Siri and head of Product Design at Apple
Shalanda Young
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, previously worked for the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations as its staff director
Gerald "G-Eazy" Gillum
one of 2016's biggest breakout hip-hop artists
Norman Francis
President of Xavier University of Louisiana '68-'15, advisory roles to eight US presidents, awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush, chair of the Louisiana Recovery Authority after Hurricane Katrina
Paul Fleming
Developed restaurant chains. including P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Z'Tejas Grills
Rosa Asciolla
Principal of label relations for Amazon Music, previously vice pres. of the global artist and creator community for Utopia and later vice pres. of global marketing, Named to Billboard Magazine's Women in Music Edition, Variety's Rising Leaders List, and Billboard Magazine's 2018 40-under-40, served as Spotify's head of North America, artist & label partnerships
Robert Wilkie
Member, Council on Foreign Relations
Tom Gruber
Co-creator of Siri and head of Product Design at Apple
Shalanda Young
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, previously worked for the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations as its staff director
Gerald "G-Eazy" Gillum
one of 2016's biggest breakout hip-hop artists
Norman Francis
President of Xavier University of Louisiana '68-'15, advisory roles to eight US presidents, awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush, chair of the Louisiana Recovery Authority after Hurricane Katrina
Paul Fleming
Developed restaurant chains. including P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Z'Tejas Grills
Most Popular Places On Campus
Pan-American Life Student Success Center
Eight quads, including the beloved ?Peace Quad? and Residential Quad
Monroe Hall, complete with a 3-D printing machine, state-of-the-art 3,000-square-foot greenhouse, specialized science labs and exhibit spaces; multimedia classrooms throughout campus; The Maroon newsroom, complete with in-house TV studio and digital communications laboratory; Carlos F. Ayala Stock Trading Room in the College of Business; a Bloomberg Terminal; Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery; The Brand Lab in the School of Mass Communication; Shawn M. Donnelley Center for Nonprofit Communications; the J. Michael Early broadcast studio and producers? lab; the podcast studio; Center for International Education; University Sports Complex with suspended pool; Career Development Center; Jesuit Social Research Institute; Business Portfolio Program; Office of Service Learning; the Pan-American Life Student Success Center; state of the art Nursing Simulation Lab Louis J. Roussel Hall and Nunemaker Auditorium used for performances. This year, Loyola will complete construction of the new Chapel of St. Ignatius and Benson Jesuit Center.
J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library
Danna Student Center
University Sports Complex
Pan-American Life Student Success Center
Eight quads, including the beloved ?Peace Quad? and Residential Quad
Monroe Hall, complete with a 3-D printing machine, state-of-the-art 3,000-square-foot greenhouse, specialized science labs and exhibit spaces; multimedia classrooms throughout campus; The Maroon newsroom, complete with in-house TV studio and digital communications laboratory; Carlos F. Ayala Stock Trading Room in the College of Business; a Bloomberg Terminal; Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery; The Brand Lab in the School of Mass Communication; Shawn M. Donnelley Center for Nonprofit Communications; the J. Michael Early broadcast studio and producers? lab; the podcast studio; Center for International Education; University Sports Complex with suspended pool; Career Development Center; Jesuit Social Research Institute; Business Portfolio Program; Office of Service Learning; the Pan-American Life Student Success Center; state of the art Nursing Simulation Lab Louis J. Roussel Hall and Nunemaker Auditorium used for performances. This year, Loyola will complete construction of the new Chapel of St. Ignatius and Benson Jesuit Center.
J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library
Danna Student Center
University Sports Complex
Most Popular Places Off Campus
New Orleans Museum of Art
National World War II Museum
https://www.loyno.edu/community/new-orleans/new-orleans-neighborhoods
Magazine Street Cafes, Restaurants and Shops
Audubon Park and Zoo
French Quarter
New Orleans Museum of Art
National World War II Museum
https://www.loyno.edu/community/new-orleans/new-orleans-neighborhoods
Magazine Street Cafes, Restaurants and Shops
Audubon Park and Zoo
French Quarter
02. Students
What students say:
Loyola University does a great job of attracting "artsy, creative, [and] socially conscious" students who are still "down to earth." Undergrads here "care about their communities and environment" and really "focus on...inclusion." They also have "big hearts [and] pride in their Nola culture." The vast majority agree, "There is a really strong community here." As another student concludes, "I have never once felt unwelcome by a member of the Loyola community and I truly feel like it is a place where any one can feel welcome and accepted." Many people also take pride in the fact that Loyola has "a beautifully diverse student body" noting that undergrads come "from all over the U.S. and internationally." And although the university is Catholic, undergrads say that they "have met people of all...religions." As one person details, "Loyola is a melting pot, full of students of all backgrounds, races, beliefs, sexualities, and socioeconomic backgrounds." Truly, you can find "every type of person here."
Gender
66% female34% male
Out of State
45% are out
of state55% are
in-state
of state55% are
in-state
Students
90% are
full time10% are
part time
full time10% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,253
Foreign Countries Represented
31
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.30%
Asian
2.86%
Black
20.15%
Hispanic
21.53%
Caucasian
45.10%
Unknown
0.85%
International
3.65%
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
6,123
Acceptance Rate
88%
Average HS GPA
3.58
Deadlines
Early Action
November 15
SAT & ACT Test Scores
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Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Test Blind
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity
80/99
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04. Academics
Student/Faculty
14.6 : 1
Total Faculty
415
Terminal Degree
286
Gender
Men
226
Women
189
Minority
92
International
9
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
58%
Graduate in 5 years
65%
Graduate in 6 years
67%
University Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
05. Campus Life
What students say:
Sure, academics take precedence at Loyola. But there's tons of fun outside of the classroom. On campus, undergrads can choose from offerings "such as movie night, casual musical performances by the students, and activities held by the student government such as 'Bears for Bae' which is kind of like Build a Bear." Additionally, Loyola has a number of artsy students and it's quite common for people to "make music, make music videos and [work] on creative projects in general." There's also a robust theater department and scene that puts on "amazing" performances and allows students to "design or assist in designing every show."
Of course, hometown New Orleans is also a massive draw and "lots of time is spent off campus exploring [the city]." The area is filled with "spectacular cultural traditions" and many flock to "see lots of local bands perform." Moreover it's popular for students to "bike on the Mississippi River Trail, hike in state parks, [and] walk around the French Quarter." And you'll find that "people go out a lot to the local bars because here in New Orleans, the bars are 18+ to get in which means freshman and sophomores party a lot."
91%
Students
29%
First-Year Students
76%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
06. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Amy King
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
115
Number of Honor Societies
13
Number of Social Sororities
8
Number of Religious Organizations
7
Join a fraternity
7%
Join a sorority
10%
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic NAIA
Participate in intramural sports
26%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
8%
Men's Sports (Wolf Pack)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Wolf Pack)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
08. Student Services
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Tulane University
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Tulane University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Tulane University
Sustainability
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Car Sharing Program
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
School Developed Bicycle Plan
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description IBM, 11:11, Microsoft, Apple, Dell, AT&T, Cisco, Mainline, Commtech, Extreme, Ellucian
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Yes
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Other:
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Available for faculty & staff;
Other trainings description:
Program requests can be submitted by residential life personnel and student groups, and are facilitated by UCC professional staff.
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Yes
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
No
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Yes
A brief description of offerings:
Program requests can be submitted by residential life personnel and student groups and are facilitated by UCC professional staff.
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Services offered
Incoming transfer students
Services offered
Returning students
Services offered
Entering graduate students
Services offered
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
No plans for such offerings
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Yes, optional
Details of non-credit offering:
The University Counseling Center distributes mental health information at our tabling events and conduct educational outreach events
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Yes
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
No
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Yes
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
12 months
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Paula Atchley
Assistant Director of Campus Visits and Events
Office of Admissions, Box 18 6363 St. Charles Avenue | Campus Box 18 New Orleans, LA 70118
504-865-3240
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
Individual guided tours should be scheduled 48 hours in advance and will last one hour.
504-865-3240
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
admit@loyno.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
TBD
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Other
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
New Orleans is accessible by planes, trains, & automobiles. Flights are available into and out of Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) on number of domestic & international carriers. Rental cars are available, as well as a taxicab stand outside baggage claim. Fare from MSY to Loyola University New Orleans starts at $33 one way for 2 passengers. Amtrak's Crescent Line (New York, Atlanta), City of New Orleans (Chicago, Memphis) and Sunset Limited (Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Antonio, Houston) all have stops at New Orleans' Union Passenger Terminal (UPT). Loyola University is served by 2 transit lines of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (NORTA): the historic St. Charles Streetcar and the 15 Freret "Jet" Bus line. While in New Orleans, car service can be found through a number of local taxicab companies (Loyola hosts a United Cab cabstand) and Uber offers limited service in Orleans Parish.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
From 1-10 WEST TRAVELING EAST: Follow the signs toward the Central Business District. Exit at St. Charles Ave./Carondelet St. (Do not cross the bridge.) At the second traffic light, make a right and follow St. Charles for approximately four miles. Loyola's main campus is located on the right at 6363 St. Charles Avenue across from Audubon Park. The Broadway campus is located at 7214 St. Charles Avenue at the corner of Broadway. FROM 1-10 EAST TRAVELING WEST: As you enter the downtown area, follow the signs to Hwy. 90 Business/West Bank. Exit at St. Charles Avenue/Carondelet Street (do not cross the bridge). At the second traffic light make a right onto St. Charles Avenue. Follow St. Charles Avenue for four miles. Loyola's main campus is on the right at 6363 St. Charles Avenue. The Broadway Campus is located on the left at 7214 St. Charles Avenue.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Book your hotel through our online portal for discounted rates. http://apply.loyno.edu/maps-directions-parking
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
58%
Graduate in 5 years
65%
Graduate in 6 years
67%
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Experiential
02 - Internship
12. Majors
01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biochemistry.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
- Neuroscience.
02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting and Related Services, Other.
- Accounting.
- Business Administration and Management, General.
- Business Statistics.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- Business/Managerial Economics.
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
- Finance, General.
- International Business/Trade/Commerce.
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
- Journalism.
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
05 EDUCATION.
- Music Teacher Education.
06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- Creative Writing.
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
- General Literature.
07 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
- French Language and Literature.
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Music Therapy/Therapist.
- Pre-Nursing Studies.
- Public Health, General.
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
09 HISTORY.
- History, General.
10 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- General Studies.
11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
12 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
13 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
- Environmental Science.
- Environmental Studies.
14 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Christian Studies.
- Philosophy, Other.
- Philosophy.
- Religion/Religious Studies.
15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
- Forensic Chemistry.
- Physics, General.
16 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
17 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Criminology.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Sociology.
18 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other.
19 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other.
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
- Design and Visual Communications, General.
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
- Game and Interactive Media Design.
- Jazz/Jazz Studies.
- Music Management.
- Music Performance, General.
- Music Technology.
- Music Theory and Composition.
- Music, General.
- Musical Theatre.
- Voice and Opera.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$47,390
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,340
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,031
Approximate Expenses per year
$49,761
14. Financial Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$38,833
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$34,596
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,342
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
66%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$28,656
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$36,073
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
06 - Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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Read More01. Overview
What the school is known for:
A Jesuit institution in the heart of one of the country's most vibrant cities, Loyola University New Orleans "offers students countless opportunities to progress spiritually, academically, and career-wise." When undergraduates enroll, they join a "welcoming [and] warm-hearted" community in which "professors, staff and students alike support each other." Academically, "the university encourages students to explore all areas of course offerings." And given the school's small size, it's safe to assume that "the student to teacher ratio is great." Most courses do a fantastic job of balancing "lectures [with] class discussions." Finally, when it comes to the professors, students find the majority are "amazing teachers [who] really make me want to learn." They "keep me inspired and encouraged beyond the typical academic interaction," explains one student. It's easy to tell they "really care about [the] well-being" of their students. Ultimately, "The effort and commitment from faculty transcends the bounds of a classroom space and [they] genuinely invest their time to ensure student success."
02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
6,123
Acceptance Rate
88%
Average HS GPA
3.58
Deadlines
Early Action
November 15
SAT & ACT Test Scores
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Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Test Blind
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$47,390
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,340
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,031
Approximate Expenses per year
$49,761
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05. Academics
Student/Faculty
14.6 : 1
Total Faculty
415
Terminal Degree
286
Gender
Men
226
Women
189
Minority
92
International
9
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
58%
Graduate in 5 years
65%
Graduate in 6 years
67%
University Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Notable Faculty
Edward Renwick
Professor of Political Science, Political Science
Nicholas Capaldi
Legendre-Soule Distinguished Chair in Business Ethics, Business Ethics
John Snyder
Conrad N. Hilton Eminent Scholar in Music Industry Studies; Professor of Music Industry Studies and, Music Industry Studies
John Biguenet
Professor of English, English
John Mosier
Professor of English, English
Edward Renwick
Professor of Political Science, Political Science
Nicholas Capaldi
Legendre-Soule Distinguished Chair in Business Ethics, Business Ethics
John Snyder
Conrad N. Hilton Eminent Scholar in Music Industry Studies; Professor of Music Industry Studies and, Music Industry Studies
John Biguenet
Professor of English, English
John Mosier
Professor of English, English
Edward Renwick
Professor of Political Science, Political Science
Prominent Alumni
Paul Fleming
Developed restaurant chains. including P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Z'Tejas Grills
Rosa Asciolla
Principal of label relations for Amazon Music, previously vice pres. of the global artist and creator community for Utopia and later vice pres. of global marketing, Named to Billboard Magazine's Women in Music Edition, Variety's Rising Leaders List, and Billboard Magazine's 2018 40-under-40, served as Spotify's head of North America, artist & label partnerships
Robert Wilkie
Member, Council on Foreign Relations
Tom Gruber
Co-creator of Siri and head of Product Design at Apple
Shalanda Young
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, previously worked for the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations as its staff director
Gerald "G-Eazy" Gillum
one of 2016's biggest breakout hip-hop artists
Norman Francis
President of Xavier University of Louisiana '68-'15, advisory roles to eight US presidents, awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush, chair of the Louisiana Recovery Authority after Hurricane Katrina
Paul Fleming
Developed restaurant chains. including P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Z'Tejas Grills
Rosa Asciolla
Principal of label relations for Amazon Music, previously vice pres. of the global artist and creator community for Utopia and later vice pres. of global marketing, Named to Billboard Magazine's Women in Music Edition, Variety's Rising Leaders List, and Billboard Magazine's 2018 40-under-40, served as Spotify's head of North America, artist & label partnerships
Robert Wilkie
Member, Council on Foreign Relations
Tom Gruber
Co-creator of Siri and head of Product Design at Apple
Shalanda Young
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, previously worked for the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations as its staff director
Gerald "G-Eazy" Gillum
one of 2016's biggest breakout hip-hop artists
Norman Francis
President of Xavier University of Louisiana '68-'15, advisory roles to eight US presidents, awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush, chair of the Louisiana Recovery Authority after Hurricane Katrina
Paul Fleming
Developed restaurant chains. including P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Z'Tejas Grills
06. Student Body
What students say:
Loyola University does a great job of attracting "artsy, creative, [and] socially conscious" students who are still "down to earth." Undergrads here "care about their communities and environment" and really "focus on...inclusion." They also have "big hearts [and] pride in their Nola culture." The vast majority agree, "There is a really strong community here." As another student concludes, "I have never once felt unwelcome by a member of the Loyola community and I truly feel like it is a place where any one can feel welcome and accepted." Many people also take pride in the fact that Loyola has "a beautifully diverse student body" noting that undergrads come "from all over the U.S. and internationally." And although the university is Catholic, undergrads say that they "have met people of all...religions." As one person details, "Loyola is a melting pot, full of students of all backgrounds, races, beliefs, sexualities, and socioeconomic backgrounds." Truly, you can find "every type of person here."
Gender
66% female34% male
Out of State
45% are out
of state55% are
in-state
of state55% are
in-state
Students
90% are
full time10% are
part time
full time10% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,253
Foreign Countries Represented
31
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.30%
Asian
2.86%
Black
20.15%
Hispanic
21.53%
Caucasian
45.10%
Unknown
0.85%
International
3.65%
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Yes
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Other:
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Available for faculty & staff;
Other trainings description:
Program requests can be submitted by residential life personnel and student groups, and are facilitated by UCC professional staff.
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Yes
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
No
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Yes
A brief description of offerings:
Program requests can be submitted by residential life personnel and student groups and are facilitated by UCC professional staff.
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Services offered
Incoming transfer students
Services offered
Not Reported
Returning students
Services offered
Entering graduate students
Services offered
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
No plans for such offerings
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Yes, optional
Details of non-credit offering:
The University Counseling Center distributes mental health information at our tabling events and conduct educational outreach events
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Yes
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
No
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Yes
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
12 months
08. Campus Life
What students say:
Sure, academics take precedence at Loyola. But there's tons of fun outside of the classroom. On campus, undergrads can choose from offerings "such as movie night, casual musical performances by the students, and activities held by the student government such as 'Bears for Bae' which is kind of like Build a Bear." Additionally, Loyola has a number of artsy students and it's quite common for people to "make music, make music videos and [work] on creative projects in general." There's also a robust theater department and scene that puts on "amazing" performances and allows students to "design or assist in designing every show."
Of course, hometown New Orleans is also a massive draw and "lots of time is spent off campus exploring [the city]." The area is filled with "spectacular cultural traditions" and many flock to "see lots of local bands perform." Moreover it's popular for students to "bike on the Mississippi River Trail, hike in state parks, [and] walk around the French Quarter." And you'll find that "people go out a lot to the local bars because here in New Orleans, the bars are 18+ to get in which means freshman and sophomores party a lot."
91%
Students
29%
First-Year Students
76%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Most Popular Places On Campus
Pan-American Life Student Success Center
Eight quads, including the beloved ?Peace Quad? and Residential Quad
Monroe Hall, complete with a 3-D printing machine, state-of-the-art 3,000-square-foot greenhouse, specialized science labs and exhibit spaces; multimedia classrooms throughout campus; The Maroon newsroom, complete with in-house TV studio and digital communications laboratory; Carlos F. Ayala Stock Trading Room in the College of Business; a Bloomberg Terminal; Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery; The Brand Lab in the School of Mass Communication; Shawn M. Donnelley Center for Nonprofit Communications; the J. Michael Early broadcast studio and producers? lab; the podcast studio; Center for International Education; University Sports Complex with suspended pool; Career Development Center; Jesuit Social Research Institute; Business Portfolio Program; Office of Service Learning; the Pan-American Life Student Success Center; state of the art Nursing Simulation Lab Louis J. Roussel Hall and Nunemaker Auditorium used for performances. This year, Loyola will complete construction of the new Chapel of St. Ignatius and Benson Jesuit Center.
J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library
Danna Student Center
University Sports Complex
Pan-American Life Student Success Center
Eight quads, including the beloved ?Peace Quad? and Residential Quad
Monroe Hall, complete with a 3-D printing machine, state-of-the-art 3,000-square-foot greenhouse, specialized science labs and exhibit spaces; multimedia classrooms throughout campus; The Maroon newsroom, complete with in-house TV studio and digital communications laboratory; Carlos F. Ayala Stock Trading Room in the College of Business; a Bloomberg Terminal; Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery; The Brand Lab in the School of Mass Communication; Shawn M. Donnelley Center for Nonprofit Communications; the J. Michael Early broadcast studio and producers? lab; the podcast studio; Center for International Education; University Sports Complex with suspended pool; Career Development Center; Jesuit Social Research Institute; Business Portfolio Program; Office of Service Learning; the Pan-American Life Student Success Center; state of the art Nursing Simulation Lab Louis J. Roussel Hall and Nunemaker Auditorium used for performances. This year, Loyola will complete construction of the new Chapel of St. Ignatius and Benson Jesuit Center.
J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library
Danna Student Center
University Sports Complex
Most Popular Places Off Campus
New Orleans Museum of Art
National World War II Museum
https://www.loyno.edu/community/new-orleans/new-orleans-neighborhoods
Magazine Street Cafes, Restaurants and Shops
Audubon Park and Zoo
French Quarter
New Orleans Museum of Art
National World War II Museum
https://www.loyno.edu/community/new-orleans/new-orleans-neighborhoods
Magazine Street Cafes, Restaurants and Shops
Audubon Park and Zoo
French Quarter
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Paula Atchley
Assistant Director of Campus Visits and Events
Office of Admissions, Box 18 6363 St. Charles Avenue | Campus Box 18 New Orleans, LA 70118
504-865-3240
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
Individual guided tours should be scheduled 48 hours in advance and will last one hour.
504-865-3240
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
admit@loyno.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
TBD
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Other
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
New Orleans is accessible by planes, trains, & automobiles. Flights are available into and out of Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) on number of domestic & international carriers. Rental cars are available, as well as a taxicab stand outside baggage claim. Fare from MSY to Loyola University New Orleans starts at $33 one way for 2 passengers. Amtrak's Crescent Line (New York, Atlanta), City of New Orleans (Chicago, Memphis) and Sunset Limited (Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Antonio, Houston) all have stops at New Orleans' Union Passenger Terminal (UPT). Loyola University is served by 2 transit lines of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (NORTA): the historic St. Charles Streetcar and the 15 Freret "Jet" Bus line. While in New Orleans, car service can be found through a number of local taxicab companies (Loyola hosts a United Cab cabstand) and Uber offers limited service in Orleans Parish.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
From 1-10 WEST TRAVELING EAST: Follow the signs toward the Central Business District. Exit at St. Charles Ave./Carondelet St. (Do not cross the bridge.) At the second traffic light, make a right and follow St. Charles for approximately four miles. Loyola's main campus is located on the right at 6363 St. Charles Avenue across from Audubon Park. The Broadway campus is located at 7214 St. Charles Avenue at the corner of Broadway. FROM 1-10 EAST TRAVELING WEST: As you enter the downtown area, follow the signs to Hwy. 90 Business/West Bank. Exit at St. Charles Avenue/Carondelet Street (do not cross the bridge). At the second traffic light make a right onto St. Charles Avenue. Follow St. Charles Avenue for four miles. Loyola's main campus is on the right at 6363 St. Charles Avenue. The Broadway Campus is located on the left at 7214 St. Charles Avenue.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Book your hotel through our online portal for discounted rates. http://apply.loyno.edu/maps-directions-parking
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic NAIA
Participate in intramural sports
26%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
8%
Men's Sports (Wolf Pack)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Wolf Pack)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
11. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Amy King
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
115
Number of Honor Societies
13
Number of Social Sororities
8
Number of Religious Organizations
7
Join a fraternity
7%
Join a sorority
10%
12. Student Services
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Tulane University
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Tulane University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Tulane University
Sustainability
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Car Sharing Program
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
School Developed Bicycle Plan
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
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The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description IBM, 11:11, Microsoft, Apple, Dell, AT&T, Cisco, Mainline, Commtech, Extreme, Ellucian
13. Financial Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$38,833
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$34,596
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,342
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
66%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$28,656
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$36,073
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
06 - Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
58%
Graduate in 5 years
65%
Graduate in 6 years
67%
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Experiential
02 - Internship
15. Majors
01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biochemistry.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
- Neuroscience.
02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting and Related Services, Other.
- Accounting.
- Business Administration and Management, General.
- Business Statistics.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- Business/Managerial Economics.
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
- Finance, General.
- International Business/Trade/Commerce.
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
- Journalism.
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
05 EDUCATION.
- Music Teacher Education.
06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- Creative Writing.
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
- General Literature.
07 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
- French Language and Literature.
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Music Therapy/Therapist.
- Pre-Nursing Studies.
- Public Health, General.
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
09 HISTORY.
- History, General.
10 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- General Studies.
11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
12 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
13 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
- Environmental Science.
- Environmental Studies.
14 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Christian Studies.
- Philosophy, Other.
- Philosophy.
- Religion/Religious Studies.
15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
- Forensic Chemistry.
- Physics, General.
16 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
17 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Criminology.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Sociology.
18 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other.
19 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other.
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
- Design and Visual Communications, General.
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
- Game and Interactive Media Design.
- Jazz/Jazz Studies.
- Music Management.
- Music Performance, General.
- Music Technology.
- Music Theory and Composition.
- Music, General.
- Musical Theatre.
- Voice and Opera.
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