Loyola University New Orleans: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Loyola University New Orleans is a private Jesuit university with an acceptance rate of 94%. The 24-acre main campus is located in Uptown New Orleans about 20 minutes from the French Quarter. Loyola is made up of five colleges, and undergraduates can choose from 66 Bachelor's degree programs. The university offers more than 130 student clubs, teams, and organizations. Loyola boasts of an 11-to-1 student / faculty ratio. On the athletic front, the Loyola Wolfpack competes in the NAIA Southern States Athletic Conference.

Considering applying to Loyola University New Orleans? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Loyola University New Orleans had an acceptance rate of 94%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 94 students were admitted, making Loyola's admissions process less competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Loyola University New Orleans requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 42% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Loyola's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Loyola scored between 550 and 640, while 25% scored below 550 and 25% scored above 640. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 510 and 600, while 25% scored below 510 and 25% scored above 600. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1240 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Loyola University New Orleans.

Requirements

Loyola does not require the SAT writing section or SAT Subject tests. Note that Loyola participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Loyola University New Orleans requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 63% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Loyola University New Orleans' admitted students fall within the top 36% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Loyola received a composite ACT score between 22 and 28, while 25% scored above 28 and 25% scored below 22.

Requirements

Note that Loyola University New Orleans does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. Loyola does not require the ACT writing section.

GPA

In 2018, the average high school GPA of Loyola University New Orleans' incoming freshmen class was 3.51, and over 50% of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.5 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Loyola have primarily high B grades.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Loyola University New Orleans. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

Loyola University New Orleans, which accepts over 90% of applicants, has a less competitive admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. Keep in mind, however, that Loyola also has a holistic admissions process and admissions decisions are based on more than numbers. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. The college is looking for students who will contribute to the campus community in meaningful ways, not just students who show promise in the classroom. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and scores are outside of Loyola University New Orleans' average range. Note that programs within the College of Music and Media have additional application requirements including an audition, portfolio, and/or interview.

In the graph above, the green and blue dots represent accepted students. You can see that most had SAT scores (ERW+M) of 1000 or higher, ACT composite scores of 20 or higher, and a high school average of a B- or better. A significant number of applicants had high school GPAs in the "A" range.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Loyola University New Orleans Undergraduate Admissions Office.