Loyola University New Orleans

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School Says - General Information
Loyola's unique combination of quality faculty and academic programs; an ideal size that fosters a positive learning environment and individual attention; and the centuries-old Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person distinguishes us from other institutions. Loyola provides big school experiences with small school relationships.

We consistently rank among the top regional colleges and universities in the South and one of the top 60 in the U.S. Our students have been awarded British Marshall, Fulbright, Goldwater, Mellon, Mitchell, and Rhodes scholarships, and have been included as USA Today's top students.

Loyola is part of the Jesuit educational network, one of the largest systems in American higher education. This rich history and Jesuit influence dates back to the early 18th century when the Jesuits first arrived among the earliest settlers in New Orleans and Louisiana. The Jesuits are renowned for liberal arts; a value-centered education of the whole person; and a commitment to lifelong learning, social justice, and service.

Now more than ever, our students are offered an education like no other in the United States. They will become actively engaged in the creation of a strong future of both a city and a region. The opportunities for community service and other completely unique experiences cannot be duplicated at any national institution of higher learning.

Special Programs
Accredited by the AACSB and recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the "Best Business Programs" in the country, the College of Business is equally proud of its consistent wins at the American Marketing Association competitions.

Within the College of Social Sciences, the School of Mass Communication houses award winning programs in public relations, journalism and advertising. This includes the Loyola Bateman team which won the 2008 and 2009 national competition sponsored by the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), the 2006 Pacemaker Award winning Maroon student newspaper, and the advertising team.

The Loyola College of Law offers the Early Admission Program to Loyola students interested in attending law school. This program allows qualified Loyola undergraduates the opportunity to matriculate to the College of Law after their junior year.

School Says - Student Body
Students can choose from over 120 on-campus organizations. These include academic and professional societies, social and honorary fraternities and sororities, service organizations, special interest groups, sports clubs, and media organizations.

The Loyola Wolfpack intercollegiate athletic program competes in the NAIA Division I as a member of the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). Loyola has intercollegiate men's and women's basketball, cross-country, and track (distance); women's volleyball and tennis; and men's baseball and menÂ's tennis. Students can participate in a host of intramural recreational sports or club sports, such as rugby, dance team, and lacrosse.

School Says - Academics
Loyola offers 60 programs of undergraduate study. Some of the most popular majors include communications, international business, pre-medicine, psychology, music and political science.

Once enrolled at Loyola, students are introduced to the common curriculum, designed to give them a well-rounded preparation in the liberal arts and sciences. Writing, literature, and mathematics requirements combine with philosophy, history, religious studies, and other courses to afford students the perspective, skills, and knowledge that can enable them to form their convictions, beliefs, and commitments in an atmosphere of study and reflection.

School Says - Admissions
As a selective institution, Loyola considers all of the credentials presented in the admissions process. These credentials include the following: official high school transcript, ACT or SAT (writing scores required), counselor or teacher evaluation, essay and resume of activities including leadership roles and extracurricular activities. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. The priority deadline is December 1 of the senior year. Meeting this deadline promises the student best consideration for admission and scholarship.

School Says - Campus Life
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, our campuses sit conveniently on the route of the famous St. Charles Avenue streetcar in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods. We are directly across from Audubon Zoo and Audubon Park, home to a premier 18-hole public golf course and a walking, running and cycling trail. We are approximately a 20 minute drive away from downtown and the French Quarter.

School Says - Cost Aid
The 2010-2011 annual costs are as follows:
Tuition: $30,468
Fees: $1346 resident, $1286 commuter
Room: $6,100
Board: $4,088Loyola offers need-based and non-need-based aid. To apply for need-based aid, students must file the FAFSA. In addition, Loyola offers both academic and talent-based scholarships to qualified students which typically range from $2,000 to $20,000 per year. About 84 percent of students enrolled receive some type of need-based aid. More than 450 academic and talent-based scholarships may be given each year for a typical freshman class size of 850. For best consideration for admission and scholarship, students should submit an application for admission by December 1 of their senior year.

Students Say - Academics
Loyola University New Orleans provides undergraduates with an education deeply rooted in the Jesuit tradition. The school aims to produce "well-rounded students" who strive "to serve the world around them." Undergraduates are seen "as individuals" and encouraged to "discover their passions." Loyola offers "small classes," which helps to foster strong relationships between students and professors. Indeed, "personal attention" is a hallmark of the academic experience here, and the faculty is eager "to see you succeed." Undergrads are quick to praise their "intelligent, helpful, and kind" professors who "take a genuine interest in every student" and "make a firm decision to learn your name and what type of person you are." By and large, their doors are always open, and most professors make themselves "readily available to answer any and all questions you may have both inside and outside the classroom." The small class size also means that "discussions are frequently encouraged" and, as one political science major divulges, "challenging a professor's ideas [is] completely welcome." Impressively, "Loyola does a great job of encouraging students to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom, through intern- ships as well as service-learning opportunities." The "friendly and very approachable" administration also wins kudos from the undergrads. They are "very open to students and their suggestions," and "you can see them working to make our school a better place."

Students Say - Campus Life
As one English lit major confidently declares, "Going to school in New Orleans means that you will never be bored. Ever. There is never a shortage of good food, good times, or good music." Yes, these Loyola students bask in the fact that they have New Orleans as their playground. The city offers "great opportunities for theater, music, and art," and many undergrads "go out and listen to live music on the weekends." They also enjoy the "great shopping on Magazine Street" and love to "explore the French Quarter." Students can also frequently be found "riding their bikes through Audubon Park and having a picnic on the Mississippi River." And naturally, "Mardi Gras is definitely the social highlight of the spring semester, closely followed by Jazz Fest." Of course, there's always plenty of activity at the university itself. "Whether [there's] a speaker, movie night, [or] free food, students are up at all hours of the day and night enjoying the campus." A satisfied senior goes further sharing, "Residential Life offers some good floor and hall programs [such as] 3rd Friday quad parties and laser tag." As a music education succinctly puts it, "There is never a dull day at Loyola."

Students Say - Student Body
Loyola University undergrads are a "laid-back and friendly" lot who often "greet one another with a smile." Most students view their peers as "creative," "imaginative," and "really down-to-earth." Further, they are a "driven" group, motivated "to do well academically" and "participate in a wide range of activities." Of course, many "also want to let loose and have fun during the weekends." Additionally, "most Loyola students have an interest in music or an interest in service and rebuilding the city." Perhaps most notably, Loyola manages to attract students from a wide variety of backgrounds. As one political science major brags, "We consist of such a diverse group of people that I couldn't put my finger on just one type of person. But then again, that's one of my favorite things about being here. You can be anyone and do anything you want. Everyone fits in here. I have made friends with such a vast variety of people and that is something I never thought possible for me until I came here." Ultimately, as a biology major shares, "we all just mesh well."

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