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Loyola University New Orleans is a private, Roman Catholic, co-educational university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Loyola was established in 1904 as Loyola College and was made a university in 1912. Undergraduate and graduate programs are available in fields like business, humanities, science, and arts. The colleges of the university are as follows:
Loyola University, New Orleans, which participates in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, is a member of the NAIA, Division I. Basketball, cross country, baseball, soccer and volleyball are some of the sports in which students participate. Loyola's athletics teams are nicknamed the Wolfpack. In the 2008 issue of America's Best Colleges (published by U.S. News & World Report), Loyola ranked fifth among the best Southern universities offering undergraduate and master's degrees.
New Orleans, LA is home to Loyola University. New Orleans is a medium-sized city. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Loyola University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at Loyola University can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in law, music, and media.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 630.
Loyola University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Loyola University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 4,360 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Loyola University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Loyola University New Orleans
6363 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-6143
General Phone: (504) 865-2011
http://www.loyno.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 250 | law, US law |
| Business and Management | 149 | marketing, business, business management, accounting, finance, international business, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 140 | political science, history, creative writing, sociology, social services, English, Spanish language, Ancient Greek language, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 124 | various nursing |
| Media | 97 | communication studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 97 | theology and religious vocations, religious education, philosophy, general philosophy, religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 67 | psychology, psychology courses, music therapy |
| Music | 43 | various music studies, music performance, music management, music, music history and theory, music theory and composition |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 39 | criminology, forensic science |
| Education and Teaching | 33 | school counseling, music teaching, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, education, education courses, social studies teaching, reading teaching |
| Science | 31 | biology, physics, chemistry courses, chemistry |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 12 | commercial art |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama, stagecraft, various performing arts |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Loyola University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 653 | 57 |
| First-professional degree | 248 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 211 | 16 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Loyola University had a total enrollment of 4,360 students (3,205 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 79% |
| (Foreign Students) | 21% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 47% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Loyola University offers campus housing for 1,381 of its 3,205 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of New Orleans, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,608 | 2,183 | 60% | 703 | 32% |
| Men | 2,224 | 1,298 | 58% | 299 | 23% |
| Women | 1,384 | 885 | 64% | 404 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 47% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 74% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,194 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,194 |
| Room and board | $ 9,102 |
| Room charge | $ 5,488 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Loyola University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 201600)
Loyola University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 96 | 45 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 25 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 46 | 44 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 7 | $52,997 | 3 | $61,163 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $52,997 | 8 | $75,450 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 62 | $95,281 | 19 | $101,928 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $69,518 | 32 | $66,738 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $65,890 | 17 | $60,681 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 38 | $56,471 | 37 | $47,447 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 162 | $75,769 | 106 | $65,058 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Basketball | 3 | 6 | 9 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology, Other
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Philosophy, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Loyola University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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