Loyola University New Orleans
About
Located on historic St. Charles Avenue in Uptown New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans is a private Jesuit institution celebrated for its unique fusion of social justice advocacy, academic rigor, and vibrant creative energy. The university is best known for its prestigious College of Music and Media—which offers nationally acclaimed programs in music industry studies, jazz, and communication—alongside highly regarded degrees in nursing, business, and environmental science. On campus, students experience a collaborative, diverse, and close-knit community grounded in the Jesuit philosophy of *cura personalis* (care for the whole person), which translates into active local service and deep engagement with the city's rich musical and culinary heritage. Distinctively, Loyola shares a boundary with Tulane University and sits directly across from Audubon Park, offering students a supportive, small-college environment with the immediate social and academic benefits of a major neighboring university.
Wikipedia:Loyola University New Orleans is a private Jesuit university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Originally established as Loyola College in 1904, the institution was chartered as a university in 1912. It bears the name of the Jesuit founder, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, and is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.
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Loyola University New Orleans accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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