Jesuit university in New Orleans blending rigorous academics with vibrant city culture and social justice mission.
Loyola offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business (AACSB-accredited), Music and Fine Arts (the only Jesuit music college in the U.S.), Law, and Nursing and Health (CCNE-accredited). The university maintains a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and emphasizes the Loyola Core curriculum providing broad knowledge in sciences, mathematics, history, and English. Students have earned prestigious scholarships including Fulbright, Goldwater, Marshall, and Rhodes awards.
The main campus spans 19 acres on St. Charles Avenue adjacent to Tulane University and Audubon Park, featuring iconic Marquette Hall (completed 1910) and the J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library. A second Broadway campus (4 acres) houses the Law School and visual arts programs. Students enjoy over 100 organizations, intramural sports, and access to New Orleans' vibrant cultural scene. Housing includes residence halls such as Henrietta Buddig Hall (12 stories) and Carrollton Hall for upperclassmen.
Loyola welcomes first-year, transfer, international, and graduate students through multiple pathways. The university offers robust financial aid: 99% of incoming freshmen receive aid. The official website provides net price calculators, scholarship information, and tuition schedules for undergraduate, graduate, and law programs. Specific admission statistics and test score requirements are available through the admissions portal.
93% of Loyola graduates have started careers or enrolled in advanced study within six months of graduation. The university ranks #10 among South regional universities (U.S. News 2017), #443 nationally (Forbes), and #70 among master's institutions (Washington Monthly). Princeton Review recognizes Loyola for #8 best college newspapers, #22 most active student government, and #48 best value schools. The institution is accredited by SACSCOC and holds membership in AJCU, ACCU, NAICU, and CIC.