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Campus & Student Life at Loyola University New Orleans

Home to about 3,219 undergraduates in 2020, Loyola New Orleans is a small, private university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Loyola New Orleans offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Loyola New Orleans can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Loyola New Orleans Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Loyola University New Orleans is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Loyola New Orleans Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 15.0% of the student population at Loyola New Orleans. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Loyola New Orleans Disability Services.

Loyola New Orleans for the Military

While not a "service academy", Loyola New Orleans does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Loyola New Orleans Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Loyola New Orleans for Veterans Guide.

Loyola New Orleans offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Loyola New Orleans does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Loyola University New Orleans

Loyola New Orleans offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Loyola University New Orleans

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Loyola University New Orleans

Loyola New Orleans has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,219 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,955 (91.8%). Part-time attendance was 264 (8.2%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
2,9552643,219

Loyola University New Orleans is Ranked #284 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Loyola New Orleans receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Loyola New Orleans #284 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Loyola University New Orleans

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Loyola New Orleans by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Loyola New Orleans Diversity Guide.

Loyola University New Orleans Competes in the NIAA

Loyola New Orleans has a total of 140 student athletes, 73 men and 67 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$2,458,341
Total Expenses (all teams)$2,229,041
Net$229,300

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Loyola University New Orleans Athletics

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