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JESUIT UNIVERSITY Chartered in 1912, Loyola University New Orleans is one of America’s 28 Jesuit institutions of higher learning. Our rich history dates back to the early 18th century when the Jesuits first arrived in New Orleans. Loyola seeks to prepare its students to be active participants on the global stage. Rather than simply teaching future graduates what to think, we teach them how to think. This critical distinction is at the very heart of what it means to receive a Jesuit education.
UNIQUE LOCATION Loyola’s scenic campuses stand in the heart of Uptown, one of the most prestigious and historic neighborhoods in the city. We are conveniently located on the famous St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, and the French Quarter and downtown New Orleans are only a 20minute ride away. Numerous museums, historical sites, and exceptional cuisine from the finest restaurants are found nearby. Across from main campus is the renowned Audubon Zoo and Park, a perfect place for walking, jogging, or golf.
CAMPUSES Our 20-acre main campus is a mix of Tudor-Gothic and contemporary architecture surrounded by grand walkways in a garden-like setting. A few blocks up St. Charles Avenue lies our four-acre Broadway campus, which is home to the College of Law, Cabra Residence Hall, Department of Visual Arts, and historic Greenville Hall. STUDENT BODY Loyola had a total fall 2010 enrollment of approximately 4,980 students, including 2,965 undergraduates. Our student population consists of representatives from 49 states and 47 foreign countries. Thirty-five percent of our undergraduate students belong to an ethnic minority. THE CLASSROOM Strong student-faculty relationships are important at Loyola. A typical class consists of 22 students. We take pride in our students’ close working relationships with professors. Our student/faculty ratio of 12 to 1 ensures individual attention for every student. All students are advised by faculty members selected according to the student’s field of specialization. Eighty-eight percent of full-time faculty at Loyola hold a terminal degree in their field, and the remaining 12 percent are working toward a terminal degree.
STUDENT LIFE Because of the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person, we are interested in students who are serious about their education, yet want to enjoy themselves while they learn. Extracurricular activities as well as academics are vital to the process of achieving a wellrounded Jesuit education. Learning knows no boundaries at Loyola. Campus life experiences enhance a student’s learning. More than 120 organizations provide a variety of activities for our students. They include academic and professional societies, social and honorary fraternities and sororities, service organizations, special interest groups, sports clubs, and media organizations. ATHLETICS The Loyola Wolfpack intercollegiate athletic program competes in the NAIA Division I as a member of the Southern States Athletic Conference. Loyola has competitive men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, tennis, track (distance), women’s volleyball, and men’s baseball. Students can also participate in a host of intramural recreational sports.
To find the most up-to-date information about Loyola University New Orleans, please refer to our website at apply.loyno.edu, where you will find a great deal of information about majors, scholarships, deadlines, and important events in the admissions process. You may also have the application fee waived by applying online. © 2011 Loyola University New Orleans
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U N D E R G R A D U AT E
PROGRAMS
OF
STUDY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND NATURAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND FINE ARTS
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Accounting Economics Finance General Business International Business Management Marketing
Biology Biology/Pre-Med Biology/Pre-Engineering Chemistry Chemistry/Forensic Science Biochemistry/Pre-Med Chemistry/Pre-Engineering Languages and Cultures: Classical Studies, French, or Spanish English: Film and Digital Media, Literature, or Writing History Mathematics Computational Mathematics Philosophy Physics Physics/Liberal Arts Physics/Pre-Engineering Physics/Pre-Health Psychology Psychology/Pre-Med Religious Studies: Christianity or World Religions
Music Composition Jazz Studies Music Industry Studies (performance track) Music Industry Studies (non-performance track) Music Education Music Therapy Music with Elective Studies Performance (Instrumental/Vocal)
Criminal Justice Economics Political Science Sociology School of Mass Communication: Advertising Journalism Media Studies Public Relations
Theatre Arts and Dance Theatre Arts Theatre Arts/Communication Theatre Arts with a minor in Business Administration Visual Arts Visual Arts Graphic Design
Minors are offered in any of the degree programs. In addition, students may also choose to minor in ballet, or pursue one of the following interdisciplinary minors: African and African-American Studies, American Studies, Asian Studies, Catholic Studies, Computational Science, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, Latin American Studies, Legal Studies, Medieval Studies, Middle East Peace Studies, New Orleans Studies, and Women’s Studies
Loyola Graduates
Admission Criteria
Cost and Financial Aid
A survey of graduating seniors in 2009 reported that 57 percent had an internship, externship, clerkship, or field practicum while at Loyola. Loyola’s Career Development Center works closely with students to determine career direction, conduct internship and job searches, and connect with employers. Our alumni have recently been placed with such companies as Adidas, Shell Oil Company, Sony Records, Xerox, The Washington Post, IBM, Metropolitan Opera, and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
Loyola bases admissions decisions on several factors, including academic record, ACT or SAT scores, counselor/teacher recommendation, essay, and resume of extracurricular involvement/leadership. The writing component of the SAT and ACT will not be used for admission, but will be used for English placement.
The 2011 – 2012 annual costs are $32,266 for tuition, $10,750 for room and board, and approximately $1,346 in resident fees or $1,286 in commuter fees. There are scholarships and financial aid available. More than 450 academic and talent-based scholarships may be given each year, and 84 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid.
Each student is treated as an individual with individual needs and strengths. In 2010, the average GPA of an incoming freshman was 3.77. The middle 50 percent of all entering freshmen scored between 570 – 670 on the SAT critical reading, between 540 – 650 on the SAT math, and between 24 – 29 on the ACT. As Loyola practices rolling admissions, students are notified of admission decisions within two to three weeks of receipt of all required application materials.
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Study Abroad Loyola offers its students who have completed two or more years and meet academic standards the opportunity for international study. There are programs in more than 40 countries, and more than 30 percent of Loyola students have an international experience. For a list of study abroad opportunities, visit the Center for International Education’s website:
Come For a Visit We invite you to visit our campus, talk with faculty and students, and find out for yourself what the future can hold for you at Loyola. Campus tours are conducted weekdays, except for holidays, at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and select Saturdays. Please call two weeks in advance to make a reservation and visit our website for a complete listing of visit options. apply.loyno.edu/visit-loyola
studyabroad.loyno.edu DECEMBER 1 is the priority deadline for admission and scholarship consideration. JANUARY 15 is the regular deadline for scholarship consideration.
Loyola University New Orleans has fully supported and fostered in its educational programs, admissions, employment practices, and in the activities it operates the policy of not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex/gender, or sexual orientation. This policy is in compliance with all applicable federal regulations and guidelines. Loyola University New Orleans accepts the Common Application in lieu of its own form and gives equal consideration to either one. Students may obtain copies of the Common Application from their high school guidance counselors.
Office of Admissions 6363 St. Charles Ave. Campus Box 18 New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 865-3240 or (800) 4-LOYOLA Fax: (504) 865-3383 E-mail: admit@loyno.edu