School Overview

Loyola University New Orleans has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in New Orleans, LA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

6363 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-6143
Main Phone: (504) 865-2011
Web Site: www.loyno.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,664 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 332 male students and 542 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 38% of the student body, while females made up 62%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (10)%, Hispanic (8)%, Asian (3)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 540. One quarter of students scored at least 650.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 530 or higher. One fourth of students scored 640 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Business Economics
• Finance
• International Business
• Marketing
• Other Business And Management

• General Communications
• Specialized Communication

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Information Sciences And Systems
• Other Computer Science

• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Creative Writing
• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Nursing
• Other Health Care
• Rehabilitation Training

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Social Sciences
• Sociology
• Specialized History And Social Science

• Law And Legal

• Biology

• Classical, Ancient, And Near East Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music
• Other Performing And Visual Art

• Other Philosophy And Religion
• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology
• Other Psychology

• Other Theology And Religious Vocation
• Religious Education

School Accreditation

Loyola University New Orleans reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Loyola University New Orleans is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Loyola University New Orleans belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.