Loyola University New Orleans

www.loyno.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,698

3.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$24,850

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.8%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

78.3%

7,455 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,570

83.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.1%

410 Graduates

About

Loyola University New Orleans is a higher education institution located in Orleans Parish, LA. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Loyola University New Orleans were Law (153 degrees awarded), Family Practice Nurse (14 degrees), and Nursing Practice (4 degrees).

In 2021, 1,099 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Loyola University New Orleans. 69% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (570 degrees), 3.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (160 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Loyola University New Orleans is $41,698, which is $18,514 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Loyola University New Orleans is $41,698, which is $18,514 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,850.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Loyola University New Orleans received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,698

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Loyola University New Orleans was $41,698. The cost of tuition at Loyola University New Orleans is $18,514 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$24,850

2021 Value

9.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Loyola University New Orleans had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,850. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Loyola University New Orleans grew by 9.98%.

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

$13,501

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Loyola University New Orleans was of $13,501 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.85% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.88% 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

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Loyola University New Orleans received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.37% with respect to 2020, when 89% 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.

2.8%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Loyola University New Orleans was 2.8%, which represents 26 out of the 928 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 7,455 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 19.1% annual growth. Out of those 7,455 applicants, 5,835 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.3% acceptance rate.

There were 4,570 students enrolled at Loyola University New Orleans in 2021. 41% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Loyola University New Orleans has an overall enrollment yield of 15.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,835

Accepted Out of 7,455

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Loyola University New Orleans was 78.3% (5,835 admissions from 7,455 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 72.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 19.1%, while admissions grew by 28.8%..

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.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Loyola University New Orleans had a total enrollment of 4,570 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Loyola University New Orleans is 3,812 students and the part-time enrollment is 758. This means that 83.4% 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 47.3% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.03% Two or More Races, 2.93% Asian, 0.481% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Loyola University New Orleans in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.4%), followed by White Male (15.5%) and Black or African American Female (14.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.4%), followed by White Male (23.1%) and Black or African American Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Loyola University New Orleans in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,570 students. The full-time enrollment at Loyola University New Orleans is 3,812 and the part-time enrollment is 758. This means that 83.4% of students enrolled at Loyola University New Orleans are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

81%

2021 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 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
2,161 enrolled students
Black or African American
847 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
785 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Loyola University New Orleans is 47.3% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.03% Two or More Races, 2.93% Asian, 0.481% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 274 students (6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 417 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 (570 degrees awarded). There were 3.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (160 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Loyola University New Orleans is Law (153 degrees awarded), followed by Family Practice Nurse (14 degrees) and Nursing Practice (4 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (174 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (166 degrees), and THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

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 Clergy (115,790 people), Other managers (115,597 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (109,931 people), Graphic designers (89,290 people), and Postsecondary teachers (85,361 people).

The most specialized majors at Loyola University New Orleans in 2021 are Legal (174 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (166 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (22 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Loyola University New Orleans are Legal (174 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (166 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (22 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (234,737 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (180,630 people), Religious organizations (140,059 people), Computer Systems Design (93,492 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (76,254 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 (2021)

Music Management
61 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
60 degree-majors awarded
Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Loyola University New Orleans was Music Management with 61 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

341

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

758

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 341 degrees were awarded to men at Loyola University New Orleans, which is 0.45 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (758).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Loyola University New Orleans in Law, which is 0.779 times less than the 86 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Loyola University New Orleans in Law, which is 1.28 times more than the 67 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 51% 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 64% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Loyola University New Orleans is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 2.44% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
570 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
160 degrees awarded
Black or African American
157 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Loyola University New Orleans is white (570 degrees awarded). There were 3.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (160 degrees).

8.83% of degree recipients (97 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
381 degrees awarded
White Male
189 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Loyola University New Orleans is white female (381 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (189 degrees).

Operations

Loyola University New Orleans has an endowment valued at nearly $262M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 47.5M (18.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Loyola University New Orleans had a total salary expenditure of 106M. Loyola University New Orleans employs 80 Lecturers, 60 Professors and 54 Associate professors. Most academics at Loyola University New Orleans are Female Lecturer (43), Male Professor (38), and Male Lecturer (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Loyola University New Orleans are: Management, with 107 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 95 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 71 employees.

Endowment

$262M

2021 Endowment

17.9%

growth from 2020

Loyola University New Orleans has an endowment valued at about $262M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Loyola University New Orleans grew 17.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $212M 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

$48.2M

2021 Salaries

1.18%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Loyola University New Orleans paid a median of $48.2M in salaries, which represents 45.6% of their overall expenditure ($106M) and a 1.18% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.4M

Instructional Salaries

225

Number of Employees

In 2021, Loyola University New Orleans paid a total of $17.4M to 225 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

80 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

107 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Loyola University New Orleans were Lecturer with 80 employees, Professor with 60 employees, and Associate professor with 54 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Loyola University New Orleans were Management with 107 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 95 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 71 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Lecturer
Male Professor
Male Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Loyola University New Orleans was Female Lecturer with 43 employees, Male Professor with 38 employees, and Male Lecturer with 37 employees.

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