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Loyola University New Orleans Admission Requirements

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Loyola University New Orleans Admission Overview

Loyola University New Orleans admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Loyola University New Orleans admitted 93.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (B+). Loyola University New Orleans is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Loyola University New Orleans Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

93.1%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Loyola University New Orleans

Acceptance Rate

The Loyola University New Orleans acceptance rate is 93.1%. Last year, 4,783 of 5,140 applicants were admitted. That is the 20th lowest acceptance rate in Louisiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Loyola University New Orleans and can you get accepted?

Loyola University New Orleans is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Loyola University New Orleans typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Loyola University New Orleans GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.48

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.48

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Loyola University New Orleans typically have around a 3.48 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Loyola University New Orleans is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #7 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Loyola University New Orleans freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 15.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 16.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 20.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 17.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Loyola University New Orleans SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1050-1240

Freshmen who sent SAT

42%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 540
  • Math 510
  • Composite 1050
SAT 25th percentile scores for Loyola University New Orleans

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 640
  • Math 600
  • Composite 1240
SAT 75th percentile scores for Loyola University New Orleans

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Loyola University New Orleans typically score around a 1150 SAT (middle 50% 1050–1240) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 68th percentile nationally. Loyola University New Orleans ranks #6 in the state of Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1050 to 1240

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Loyola University New Orleans ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

63%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 21
  • Math 18
  • Composite 21
ACT 25th percentile scores for Loyola University New Orleans

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 29
  • Math 25
  • Composite 26
ACT 75th percentile scores for Loyola University New Orleans

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Loyola University New Orleans typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 21–26) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Loyola University New Orleans places #5 among colleges in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

76% of Loyola University New Orleans freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 49% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Loyola University New Orleans students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 35%
Top 25% of class 49%
Top 50% of class 76%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Loyola University New Orleans admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,538 1,588 5,140
Accepted 3,305 1,464 4,783
Acceptance Rate 93% 92% 93%
Enrolled 380 199 579
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 14% 12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Loyola University New Orleans and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Loyola University New Orleans application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Apr 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

227

Applicants have 227 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Apr 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Loyola University New Orleans is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Loyola University New Orleans
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Loyola University New Orleans is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159656.

GPA calculator: Loyola University New Orleans GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026