Loyola University New Orleans: what international applicants need

What are Loyola University New Orleans's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Loyola University New Orleans has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Loyola University New Orleans's acceptance rate?

93.1% for students who started in fall 2024: Loyola University New Orleans admitted 4,783 of its 5,140 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Loyola University New Orleans require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Loyola University New Orleans is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Loyola University New Orleans's application fee for international students?

Loyola University New Orleans charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Loyola University New Orleans accept?

Loyola University New Orleans doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Loyola University New Orleans require?

Loyola University New Orleans doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Loyola University New Orleans require the Common App personal essay?

No. Loyola University New Orleans doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Loyola University New Orleans have?

145 of Loyola University New Orleans's 3,007 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 4.8%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Loyola University New Orleans cost for international students?

Loyola University New Orleans's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $49,440, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $15,600. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $69,989 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source