Class of 2015 Profile

Loyola's Class of 2015 is represented by a group of academically talented, socially conscious and culturally distinct students.  The Class of 2015 continues the high level of academic achievement of Loyola’s entering classes.  Please read below to see specific examples of the quality and diversity of this year's freshman class.

Freshman Applications

  • 6,303 Applications
  • 4,125 Admitted Students
  • 879 Enrolled Students
  • 65.4% Admissions Rate
 

Academic Profile

  • 10 Valedictorians
  • 3 Salutatorians
  • GPA Stats:
  • 3.66 Average GPA
  • 58.5% above 3.5
  • 90.9% above 3.0
  • Rank in Class:
  • 23.2% in Top 10%
  • 49.8% in Top 25%
  

Test Scores

  • SAT Critical Reading:
  • 606 average score
  • 590 - 630 middle 50%
  • SAT Math:
  • 585 average score
  • 560 - 610 middle 50%
  • ACT:
  • 25.76 average score
  • 23 - 29 middle 50%
 

Gender

  • 59% Female
  • 41% Male
  

Scholarship Recipients

  • 615 students
  • 64.9% of class

Ethnic Minorities

  • 42% Total
  • 19% African-American
  • 16% Hispanic
  • 4% Asian
  • 3% Other

Geographical Breakdown

  • 47 States/Territories
  • 20 Countries
  • 60% Out of State
  • 32% from New Orleans metro
  • 8% from LA non-metro

Religious Characteristics

  • 42% Roman Catholic
  • 17% Protestant
  • 3% Jewish
  • 2% Muslim
  • 1% Hindu
  • 1% Buddhist
  • 12% Other
  • 22% Not Specified

Intended College of Study

  • 17% Business Administration
  • 46% Humanities and Natural Sciences
  • 20% Music and the Fine Arts
  • 16% Social Sciences