Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Type: Private university
About:
Loyola University New Orleans, originally established in 1905, is a private university located on 24 acres on historic oak-lined St. Charles Avenue in Uptown New Orleans; directly across from Audubon Park and Audubon Zoo, with expansive green space and lagoons, golf course, tennis courts and riding stables; 20 minutes from the French Quarter and downtown New Orleans. According to current travel guides, New Orleans is one of the top ten most-visited cities in the United States. In 2009, New Orleans ranked No. 7 on Newsmax magazine’s list of the “Top 25 Most Uniquely American Cities and Towns”.
Loyola New Orleans unrolls under 5000 students. It’s student-faculty ratio is 10:1. There are over 100 student organizations, clubs and intramural sports.
Loyola New Orleans is highly rated across various organizations. The U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Colleges’ ranked it: #4 in the region for diversity, #10 “Best Regional Universities of the South”, #12 “Best Value” in the South, and Top 150 online education programs. The Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’ ranked it: #13 Lots of Race/Class Interaction, #11 Town-Gown Relations are Great, Best 381 Colleges, and Best 294 Business Schools.
The campus was also ranked #13 in the country. The list combined rankings of more than 100 colleges for categories including college libraries, dorms, campus scenery, quality of life, and more.
Loyola University also has a strong Community Action Program. It is a student- initiated, student-led volunteer service and advocacy organization. LUCAP is open to all students, offering them opportunities for direct service; reflection on larger, related social justice issues; and advocacy and organizing through its many projects in areas such as rebuilding, hunger and homelessness, tutoring and mentoring, and environmentalism.
Fast Facts:
- Highly ranked university, including 10th best institution among Southern regional universities offering masters and undergraduate degrees in the 2017 issue of U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Colleges guidebook
- Located in the historic Audubon Park District on St. Charles Avenue
- Strong focus on experiential education and offers students the opportunity to engage in collaborative research, community engagement, internships and study abroad/global immersion programs
- International students attend from 47 different countries
Loyola University New Orleans new international student brochure: http://www.loyno.edu/cie/system/files/Loyola_International_Student_Brochure_Email.pdf
Athletics:
Loyola University New Orleans athletic teams are known as the ‘Wolf Pack’. They participate in the Southern States Athletic Conference and are members of the NAIA.
Men’s teams: Baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, and track & field.
Women’s teams: Basketball, cross country, golf, swimming, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.
School Information:
Programs:
Loyola New Orleans offers 59 undergraduate programs and 11 graduate and professional programs. Its programs are organized into colleges specializing in the liberal arts, social and physical sciences and certain professions. The colleges at Loyola include: College of Humanities and Natural Sciences, College of Social Sciences, The Joseph A. Butt, S.J., College of Business, College of Music and Fine Arts, and College of Law.
Loyola University New Orleans academic program information: http://apply.loyno.edu/academics
Housing:
Loyola New Orleans considers on-campus living to be a central part of the Loyola experience. The residence halls at Loyola University New Orleans provide a safe and comfortable environment, and offer services designed to facilitate the learning, growth, and personal development of each student.
Loyola University New Orleans residential information: http://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/residential-life
Entry Requirements:
- International students need to fulfil the following requirements to be considered for admission:
- Official standardized test scores (also required for consideration of a merit scholarship) for the SAT and/or ACT exam.
- Proof of English proficiency is also required from either the TOEFL or IELTS tests (minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79, minimum IELTS score of 6.5).
- One letter of recommendation to complete your application. It should come from a teacher or educator who can speak to your academic ability. It can be submitted electronically via common application, or emailed, faxed or mailed.
- Official school transcript of results (official English translation required)
- Provide certification, via the Affidavit of Support, that you have funding to meet the cost of attendance (tuition, room, board, associated fees and required insurance) for one year. This document is required to confirm enrollment and receive an I-20 document.
- A Personal Statement: From the Loyola University New Orleans website “This is all about you. The personal statement is your chance to speak directly to the admissions committee – outside the required essay. It’s your chance to go beyond filling out forms to show us how you’d fit into the Loyola community. While it’s optional, we encourage you to make this statement. We’re looking not just for your academic leadership, but also your community involvement, personal achievement and, truly, who you are as a person. If you’ve experienced any personal hardships during high school, this is a chance to tell us and to explain your circumstances to the committee.”
- A 500 word essay with the same essay topics as the Common Application
- Students must submit a photocopy of their current VISA, or if they do not currently hold a VISA, submit the picture page of their passport or national identification.
Loyola University New Orleans admissions requirements for international students: http://apply.loyno.edu/international-applicants
Tuition & Fees:
2016-2017 tuition and fees for full-time undergraduate students:
Tuition: $37,676
University fees: $1,816
Residence Hall Room:$7,430
Meal Plan: $5,185
Total: $52,107
Loyola University New Orleans tuition information: http://apply.loyno.edu/tuition-fees
Financial Aid / Scholarship:
More than 450 academic and talent-based scholarships may be given each year. 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid. There’s no need to apply for these scholarships – you’ll be automatically considered for merit scholarships once you apply.
Loyola University New Orleans scholarship information: http://apply.loyno.edu/scholarships
