Facts About Loyola
Loyola University New Orleans is a Catholic institution that emphasizes the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person. It is open to students of all faiths.
Loyola is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Its rich history and Jesuit influence date back to the early 18th century when the Jesuits first arrived among the earliest settlers in New Orleans.
The Jesuit educational network is one of the largest groups in American higher education, with more than 200,000 students currently enrolled in the 28 U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.Worldwide, Jesuit universities and colleges have graduated more than 1 million students.
Loyola is located in the Uptown section of New Orleans, one of the city's most prestigious residential neighborhoods and 15 minutes away from downtown and the French Quarter.
In 1996, New Orleans was one of only 10 cities in the U.S. to be named an "All-America Community" by the National Civic League.
Loyola University New Orleans has a total enrollment of 4,858 students, including 2,655 undergraduates. The geographical diversification consists of representatives from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 46 foreign countries.
Ninety-one percent of full-time faculty hold a doctoral or other terminal degree in their fields.
Minority students--African-American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American--make up approximately 36 percent of the student body.
In recent years, Loyola has consistently ranked among the top regional colleges and universities in the South and one of the top 60 in the United States by U.S. News & World Report's special issue "America's Best Colleges."
