Loyola University New Orleans

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,280

4.91% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,150

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

87.7%

6,142 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,351

83.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

67.4%

540 Graduates

About

Loyola University New Orleans is a higher education institution located in Orleans Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Loyola University New Orleans were Law (187 degrees awarded), Nursing Practice (7 degrees), and Family Practice Nurse (5 degrees).

In 2023, 1,145 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Loyola University New Orleans. 68.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (553 degrees), 2.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (213 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Loyola University New Orleans is $45,280, which is $20,705 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Loyola University New Orleans was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,013 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Loyola University New Orleans is $45,280, which is $20,705 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,150.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Loyola University New Orleans received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,280

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Loyola University New Orleans was $45,280. The cost of tuition at Loyola University New Orleans is $20,705 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Loyola University New Orleans (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,150

2023 Value

9.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Loyola University New Orleans had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,150. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Loyola University New Orleans grew by 9.84%.

This chart compares the average net price of Loyola University New Orleans (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,538

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Loyola University New Orleans was of $12,538 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 10.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Loyola University New Orleans (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Loyola University New Orleans received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.09% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Loyola University New Orleans (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Loyola University New Orleans was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1013 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Loyola University New Orleans received 6,142 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 16.3% annual growth. Out of those 6,142 applicants, 5,388 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.7% acceptance rate.

There were 4,351 students enrolled at Loyola University New Orleans in 2023. 41% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Loyola University New Orleans has an overall enrollment yield of 12.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,388

Accepted Out of 6,142

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Loyola University New Orleans was 87.7% (5,388 admissions from 6,142 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 16.3%, while admissions declined by 6.02%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Loyola University New Orleans (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

41%

Submission Percentage (2020)

311

Scores Submitted (2020)

41% of enrolled first-time students at Loyola University New Orleans in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Loyola University New Orleans had a total enrollment of 4,351 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Loyola University New Orleans is 3,645 students and the part-time enrollment is 706. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Loyola University New Orleans are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Loyola University New Orleans, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48% White, 19.4% Black or African American, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.73% Two or More Races, 2.94% Asian, 0.345% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.046% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Loyola University New Orleans in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29%), followed by White Male (15.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.9%), followed by White Male (25.8%) and Black or African American Female (9.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Loyola University New Orleans in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,351 students. The full-time enrollment at Loyola University New Orleans is 3,645 and the part-time enrollment is 706. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Loyola University New Orleans are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Loyola University New Orleans (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Loyola University New Orleans was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Loyola University New Orleans had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Loyola University New Orleans (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,088 enrolled students
Black or African American
845 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
781 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Loyola University New Orleans is 48% White, 19.4% Black or African American, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.73% Two or More Races, 2.94% Asian, 0.345% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.046% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 123 students (2.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 425 more women than men received degrees from Loyola University New Orleans. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Loyola University New Orleans is white (553 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (213 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Loyola University New Orleans is Law (187 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Practice (7 degrees) and Family Practice Nurse (5 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Loyola University New Orleans, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (201 degrees awarded), Theology (38 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (142 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Loyola University New Orleans are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (370,195 people), Other managers (315,945 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (189,807 people), Postsecondary teachers (167,623 people), and Chief executives & legislators (140,317 people).

The most specialized majors at Loyola University New Orleans in 2023 are Legal (201 degrees awarded), Theology (38 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (142 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees), and Social Sciences (111 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Loyola University New Orleans are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Loyola University New Orleans are Legal (201 degrees awarded), Theology (38 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (142 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees), and Social Sciences (111 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Loyola University New Orleans are Elementary & secondary schools (463,806 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (365,161 people), Legal services (303,459 people), Computer Systems Design (244,179 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (195,057 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Loyola University New Orleans.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
85 degrees awarded
Music Management
56 degrees awarded
Criminology
50 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Loyola University New Orleans was General Psychology with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Loyola University New Orleans according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

360

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

785

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 360 degrees were awarded to men at Loyola University New Orleans, which is 0.459 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (785).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Loyola University New Orleans by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Loyola University New Orleans in Law, which is 0.781 times less than the 105 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Loyola University New Orleans in Law, which is 1.28 times more than the 82 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 54% of students graduating from Loyola University New Orleans completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Loyola University New Orleans is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 14.1% of graduates (76 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
553 degrees awarded
Black or African American
213 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
187 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Loyola University New Orleans is white (553 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (213 degrees).

5.94% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
370 degrees awarded
White Male
183 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
163 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Loyola University New Orleans is white female (370 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (183 degrees).

Operations

Loyola University New Orleans has an endowment valued at nearly $236M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.1M (5.11%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Loyola University New Orleans had a total salary expenditure of 113M. Loyola University New Orleans employs 83 Lecturers, 59 Professors and 47 Associate professors. Most academics at Loyola University New Orleans are Male Lecturer (45), Male Professor (38), and Female Lecturer (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Loyola University New Orleans are: Management, with 124 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 85 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees.

Endowment

$236M

2023 Endowment

0.117%

decline from 2022

Loyola University New Orleans has an endowment valued at about $236M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Loyola University New Orleans declined 0.117% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $186M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Loyola University New Orleans (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$51.7M

2023 Salaries

1.29%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Loyola University New Orleans paid a median of $51.7M in salaries, which represents 45.6% of their overall expenditure ($113M) and a 1.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.18% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.8M

Instructional Salaries

234

Number of Employees

In 2023, Loyola University New Orleans paid a total of $18.8M to 234 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

83 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

124 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Loyola University New Orleans were Lecturer with 83 employees, Professor with 59 employees, and Associate professor with 47 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Loyola University New Orleans were Management with 124 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 85 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Lecturer
Male Professor
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Loyola University New Orleans was Male Lecturer with 45 employees, Male Professor with 38 employees, and Female Lecturer with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Loyola University New Orleans.

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