Loyola University New Orleans

Loyola University New Orleans is a private Jesuit, Catholic university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in the early twentieth century, it is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across disciplines including business, law, music, sciences, and liberal arts. The university’s main campus is situated in the Uptown area of New Orleans near Audubon Park. Loyola University New Orleans is known for its emphasis on Jesuit educational values, community engagement, and strong programs in law, music industry studies, and international business. It attracts students seeking a values-based education in a culturally distinctive urban environment.

Loyola University New Orleans traces its origins to 1904, when the Society of Jesus established Loyola College in Uptown New Orleans. The institution was chartered as Loyola University New Orleans in 1912, a year it officially recognizes as its founding. Its first president, Father Albert Biever, guided the early expansion from a small college into a university with permanent buildings along St. Charles Avenue. In the 1910s and 1920s, the university added professional programs, including the College of Law in 1914. Loyola University New Orleans continued to grow through the mid-twentieth century, expanding academic offerings and campus facilities. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the university implemented strategic planning initiatives to stabilize finances and strengthen enrollment. Today, Loyola University New Orleans remains a Jesuit institution serving students in Louisiana and beyond.