More selective than 9% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Loyola University New Orleans over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Loyola University New Orleans admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 93% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Loyola University New Orleans compared with other Louisiana colleges?
Loyola University New Orleans has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Louisiana Tech University | 86% | 64% | $11,864 |
| 16 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 87% | 53% | $13,530 |
| 17 | Nicholls State University | 91% | 54% | $12,947 |
| 18 | Herzing University-New Orleans | 92% | 15% | $21,269 |
| 19 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria | 92% | 34% | $7,065 |
| 20 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 93% | 43% | $13,606 |
| 21 | Loyola University New Orleans | 93% | 59% | $23,696 |
| 22 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | 99% | 45% | $18,552 |
| 23 | Southeastern Louisiana University | 99% | 45% | $13,154 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Loyola University New Orleans
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Loyola University New Orleans admissions questions
What is the Loyola University New Orleans acceptance rate?
Loyola University New Orleans accepts 93% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,388 of 6,142 applicants were admitted.
Does Loyola University New Orleans require the SAT or ACT?
Loyola University New Orleans does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Loyola University New Orleans?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (695 of 5,388).
Is Loyola University New Orleans getting harder to get into?
Loyola University New Orleans accepted 93% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Loyola University New Orleans overview