10-yr median earnings
$52,927
Federal aid recipients only
Private Nonprofit · New Orleans, Louisiana
Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University New Orleans is a private nonprofit institution in New Orleans, Louisiana. Former students earn a median of $52,927 ten years after enrollment at an average net price of $23,696/yr — as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.
- $52,927
- 10-yr median earnings
- 93.0%
- Acceptance rate
- $23,696
- Avg net price / yr
- 63.3%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
Loyola University New Orleans pairs top-quartile former-student earnings with open admission.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 24%
- former-student earnings, US
- 93.0%
- acceptance rate
- 63.3%
- 150%-time completion
- +55%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Large
Carnegie: Doctoral/Prof
Loyola University New Orleans is a private nonprofit institution in New Orleans, Louisiana enrolling 2,812 undergraduates, using College Scorecard institution data retrieved in July 2026. The acceptance rate is 93.0%. Federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $52,927 ten years after entry. Average net price for the reported Title IV-recipient cohort is $23,696. This profile combines source fields with separately labeled PlainCollege comparisons and derived metrics.
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University New Orleans operates as a private nonprofit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana (city: large), with a reported undergraduate enrollment of 2,812 students. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile's peer group and cost cohort are determined; Loyola University New Orleans is categorized as "Doctoral/Professional Universities" under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.
Admissions and cost fields are IPEDS-derived values published through the Scorecard and retain their source reporting periods. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; the income-band fields provide more context but still do not replace an institution's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-derived records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year; the entry cohort includes completers and noncompleters. IPEDS completion and retention rates use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so their denominator is not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not as a causal verdict or an individual forecast.
College Value Score
C-
College Value Score
52/100
Loyola University New Orleans
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings B+
$52,927
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price F
$23,696
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate C+
63.3%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$26,000
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A-
76.4%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention C+
80.1%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$23,696
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
63.3%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 63.3%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - Loyola University New Orleans vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How Loyola University New Orleans ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
Loyola University New Orleans: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$52,927 Top 24% higher than 76% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | Loyola University New Orleans | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $52,927 | #1249 of 5103 | 76th |
| Average net price | $23,696 | #3755 of 5020 | 25th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 63.3% | #1953 of 4858 | 60th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,812 | #1165 of 5462 | 79th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
2,812
Undergraduate enrollment
93.0%
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
63.3%
150%-time completion
$52,927
10-yr median earnings
80.1%
First-year retention
How Loyola University New Orleans ranks in Louisiana
State rank among 94 reporting Louisiana colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | Loyola University New Orleans | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $52,927 | #10 of 94 | 89th |
| Average net price | $23,696 | #81 of 97 | 16th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 63.3% | #31 of 93 | 67th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,812 | #21 of 104 | 80th |
Highest former-student earnings in Louisiana
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamberlain University-Louisiana | $92,405 | $30,791 |
| 2 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $78,495 | - |
| 3 | Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology | $75,071 | - |
| 4 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | $74,671 | - |
| 5 | ITI Technical College | $68,342 | $20,850 |
| 6 | Tulane University of Louisiana | $63,268 | $39,949 |
| 7 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $61,251 | $19,151 |
| 8 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | $59,419 | $18,552 |
| 9 | The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana | $56,899 | - |
| 10 | Loyola University New OrleansThis school | $52,927 | $23,696 |
| 11 | Louisiana Tech University | $52,279 | $11,864 |
| 12 | Xavier University of Louisiana | $52,184 | $17,127 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 93.0% |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at Loyola University New Orleans
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$20,131 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$21,956 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$22,042 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$29,072 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at Loyola University New Orleans - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $49,440 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $49,440 |
| Average Net Price | $23,696 |
37.3%
Pell Grant Rate
53.1%
Federal Loan Rate
$26,000
Median Debt
$276/mo
Monthly Payment
Net price at Loyola University New Orleans swings rather than trends
Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $20,463 to $24,771 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as +5.6%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.
Lowest year
$20,463
Highest year
$24,771
Most recent (2023)
$22,762
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $21,5462023 · $22,762
Over the same years, enrollment went +3.1% (2,910 → 2,999 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
64.3%
Female
19.3%
First Generation
Outcomes
63.3%
150%-Time Completion
80.1%
Retention Rate
$34,092
Median Earnings (6yr)
$52,927
Median Earnings (10yr)
65.0%
Earning Over $25K
76.4%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 63.3% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 80.1% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $34,092 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $52,927 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 65.0% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 76.4% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $26,000 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $276/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 16 | 429 | $52,420 | $69,590 | $26,181 |
| Master's | 3 | 129 | $87,422 | $118,315 | $54,151 |
| Doctoral | 2 | 0 | $109,859 | $138,646 | $116,776 |
Top programs at Loyola University New Orleans by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$138,646 median earnings
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$118,315 median earnings
- Business/Commerce, General
Business/Commerce, General
$92,654 median earnings
- Law
Law
$81,071 median earnings
- Accounting and Related Ser…
Accounting and Related Services
$69,590 median earnings
- Political Science and Gove…
Political Science and Government
$59,909 median earnings
- Criminology
Criminology
$58,058 median earnings
- Marketing $53,481
Marketing
$53,481 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | - | $138,646 | $82,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | 63 | $118,315 | $51,250 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 44 | $92,654 | $32,157 |
| Law | Doctoral | - | $81,071 | $151,551 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | 15 | $69,590 | - |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | 25 | $59,909 | $27,000 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 46 | $58,058 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | 28 | $53,481 | $26,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | 21 | $53,240 | $24,735 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | 22 | $51,296 | $79,047 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 69 | $49,380 | $25,898 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | 10 | $46,374 | $27,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's | 56 | $42,089 | $26,947 |
| Music | Bachelor's | 21 | $39,658 | $26,899 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | 18 | - | $26,077 |
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New Orleans, LA
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New Orleans, LA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Loyola University New Orleans? ▼
Loyola University New Orleans is a private nonprofit institution in New Orleans, Louisiana. The acceptance rate is 93.0%. Undergraduate enrollment is 2,812 students.
How much do Loyola University New Orleans former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at Loyola University New Orleans who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $52,927 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $34,092.
How much does Loyola University New Orleans cost? ▼
The average net price at Loyola University New Orleans is $23,696. In-state tuition is $49,440 and out-of-state tuition is $49,440. Median student debt at graduation is $26,000.
What is the graduation rate at Loyola University New Orleans? ▼
Loyola University New Orleans has a 63.3% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 80.1%.
Is Loyola University New Orleans worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at Loyola University New Orleans is $26,000, while former students earn a median of $52,927 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 49% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 76.4% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $276.
Sources & methodology
Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.
Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
What this means for Loyola University New Orleans
- Loyola University New Orleans's reported 10-year former-student earnings land in the 76th percentile among reporting colleges.
- The average net price after aid is $23,696 - compare it against schools with similar outcomes but a lower cost.Find similar schools that cost less
- See how this school compares to every other college in Louisiana.Browse Louisiana
Nonprofit Scorecard medians describe federal-aid recipients who were working and not enrolled — they are not sticker-price ROI and not advice.
Every figure on PlainCollege is rendered directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard data, no number is typed in by an editor. Private-nonprofit profiles compile Scorecard net-price and earnings cohorts with IPEDS structure fields — no editor-typed figures. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Review the public data changelog. Data current as of Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals.