Loyola University New Orleans's published cost of attendance is $64,157. Net price by income band varies across the student population: low-income families pay approximately $20,131, low-to-middle-income families pay around $21,956, middle-income families pay about $22,042, middle-to-high-income families pay approximately $25,584, and higher-income families pay around $29,072.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $64,157 |
| Tuition and Fees | $49,440 |
| Room and Board | $15,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,340 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$40,461 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,696 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,131 |
| $30–48k | $21,956 |
| $48–75k | $22,042 |
| $75–110k | $25,584 |
| $110k+ | $29,072 |
Loyola University New Orleans's published cost of attendance is $64,157. Net price by income band varies across the student population: low-income families pay approximately $20,131, low-to-middle-income families pay around $21,956, middle-income families pay about $22,042, middle-to-high-income families pay approximately $25,584, and higher-income families pay around $29,072. Azimuth ranks Loyola University New Orleans #995 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Loyola University New Orleans uses need-based financial aid to bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to meet demonstrated financial need through a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,371; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,459, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Loyola University New Orleans earn median 4-year earnings of $52,459, placing Loyola University New Orleans in the 12.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,792 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Loyola University New Orleans in the 21.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Loyola University New Orleans #1088 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Loyola University New Orleans's distinctive program portfolio centered on Visual & Performing Arts. Psychology, General is the largest program with 69 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,380, representing 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management program graduates 56 students with median 4-year earnings of $42,089, while Criminology and Digital Marketing round out the top programs with 46 and 28 graduates respectively. This concentration in Visual & Performing Arts — combined with outcomes across Finance and other fields — shapes the institution's overall return profile and long-term earnings trajectory for graduates entering creative and professional careers.
