Loyola University-New Orleans

Loyola University-New Orleans admits a moderately selective applicant pool — approximately 51% of applicants receive offers. While the LSAT remains important, the school's broader band of admitted scores means applicants near the median have a realistic pathway to admission when supported by a compelling overall application. Enrolled students posted LSAT scores from 151 at the 25th percentile to 157 at the 75th percentile, a typical 6-point spread that reflects a fairly defined applicant profile. This profile makes Loyola University-New Orleans a reasonable match school for applicants whose LSAT scores fall in the mid-range of the reported distribution.

Loyola University-New Orleans falls in the higher-cost tier for law school tuition. The full-time non-resident tuition is $55,024 per year plus $1,870 in required fees. Living costs off campus are estimated at $29,205 per year. Over three years, sticker-price costs at this school can exceed $165,072 before living and fees. Prospective students should investigate scholarship eligibility carefully, as even a partial award meaningfully reduces three-year net cost. Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) and income-driven repayment (IDR) plans may also factor into the long-term financial calculus for graduates entering public interest or government roles.

Scholarship funding at Loyola University-New Orleans is widely distributed: 78% of full-time students receive some form of grant aid. The substantial median scholarship of $26,000 per year — ranging from $15,000 at the 25th percentile to $36,000 at the 75th percentile — indicates that merit and need-based awards are broadly available. This high grant prevalence suggests that applicants with above-median academic credentials have a realistic opportunity to reduce their cost of attendance meaningfully. Prospective students should request a scholarship estimate directly from the financial aid office and should not assume that the sticker price reflects what most students actually pay.