Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana · Private
Loyola University New Orleans admitted 91% of 6,080 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1093–1285 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 67% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Loyola University New Orleans’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Loyola University New Orleans’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Loyola University New Orleans offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Loyola University New Orleans rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Activities
- Talent or ability
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- Character
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- First generation
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.54 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $67,040 a year. After grants, students paid $26,150 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Loyola University New Orleans’s acceptance rate?
Loyola University New Orleans admitted 91% of applicants: 5,507 of 6,080 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Loyola University New Orleans’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Loyola University New Orleans?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1093 to 1285, with a median around 1165. A score at or above 1165 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Loyola University New Orleans’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Loyola University New Orleans have supplemental essays?
No. Loyola University New Orleans doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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