Loyola University New Orleans Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Loyola University New Orleans is a private nonprofit 4-year university in New Orleans, Louisiana, with 3,007 undergraduates. It admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $26,150 a year (2022–23)

Loyola University New Orleans GPA requirements

Loyola University New Orleans requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Loyola University New Orleans hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Loyola University New Orleans acceptance rate

Loyola University New Orleans admitted 4,783 of 5,140 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Admission requirements

What Loyola University New Orleans looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Loyola University New Orleans's admissions office before you apply.

Loyola University New Orleans didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Loyola University New Orleans awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,150 a year at Loyola University New Orleans in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into Loyola University New Orleans?

Loyola University New Orleans requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Loyola University New Orleans hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at Loyola University New Orleans?

Loyola University New Orleans's acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,783 of 5,140 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

Does Loyola University New Orleans accept AP credit?

Yes. Loyola University New Orleans awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Loyola University New Orleans?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,150 a year at Loyola University New Orleans, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Loyola University New OrleansU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.