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Loyola University New Orleans: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Loyola University New Orleans
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Loyola University New Orleans is a private university in New Orleans, Louisiana, with about 2,800 undergraduates. It admitted 93.0% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $49,440 a year before aid.

What Loyola University New Orleans costs

Loyola University New Orleans charges $49,440 a year in published tuition and fees, about $24,720 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $64,157 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $20,712 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Loyola University New Orleans

For fall 2024, Loyola University New Orleans received 5,140 applications and admitted 4,783 students, and 579 enrolled as first-years.

What Loyola University New Orleans students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Loyola University New Orleans (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Psychology76
Criminology47
Biology / Biological Sciences33
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication29
Political Science and Government26
Business Administration and Management25
Marketing / Marketing Management24
Music Management23

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Loyola University New Orleans's acceptance rate? 93.0% for fall 2024: 4,783 of 5,140 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Loyola University New Orleans? $49,440 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Loyola University New Orleans? About 2,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at Loyola University New Orleans? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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