Loyola University New Orleans

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Loyola University New Orleans is a private Jesuit university in New Orleans, Louisiana. It began as Loyola College in 1904 and became Loyola University in 1912. In 1996, branding rules led to the name Loyola University New Orleans. It is named after Saint Ignatius of Loyola and is part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.

Campus
- The main campus sits on St. Charles Avenue, about 19 acres, across from Audubon Park.
- The Broadway campus adds about 4 acres and houses the School of Law and other programs after St. Mary’s Dominican College closed and Loyola acquired its facilities in the 1980s.
- Key facilities include Marquette Hall, the Monroe Library (opened in 1999), the Danna Center, and several residence halls.

Academics
- Loyola has colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business (AACSB-accredited); Music (the only Jesuit college of music in the U.S.); Law; and Nursing and Health.
- The Monroe Library hosts a large collection, special Louisiana and Jesuit materials, and online access to thousands of journals and e-books.

Students and Campus Life
- Enrollment was about 4,351 students in fall 2022 (3,205 undergraduates, 1,146 graduates). The student-to-faculty ratio is about 11:1.
- Non-New Orleans students are typically required to live on campus during their first two years.
- On-campus life includes The Maroon (student newspaper), Wolf Magazine, Pack News (online news), Crescent City Radio, and many student organizations.
- There are about 15 Greek groups. The 18 varsity sports teams compete as the Wolf Pack in the NAIA’s SSAC.

History and Recognition
- Loyola evacuated during Hurricane Katrina in 2005; classes resumed in spring 2006. A 2006 strategic plan restructured some programs to stabilize finances.
- The university faced accreditation probation in 2018 but continued to operate and grow.

Endowment and People
- Endowment was about $244.4 million in 2024.
- Notable alumni include entertainers and public figures; notable faculty have included high-profile professors. The school supports numerous endowed chairs and professorships (40 by 2023).

Campus and Sustainability
- The university emphasizes environmental responsibility, energy-saving measures, recycling, and student-led sustainability programs and gardens.