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Loyola University Law School - NOLA

New Orleans, Louisiana

Rank #133 (USNWR 2022)

152
LSAT
3.39
GPA
58.5%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

JD Admissions & Requirements

Data from 2022 admissions cycle

152
LSAT
3.39
GPA
58.5%
Admit Rate

Loyola University Law School - NOLA is a prestigious JD program located in New Orleans, Louisiana. In the competitive 2022 law school rankings, Loyola University Law School - NOLA was ranked 133 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2022 admissions cycle, Loyola University Law School - NOLA has an entering 1L class size of approximately 209 with an acceptance rate of 58.5%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

Also known as
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY-NEW ORLEANS
Law School Applications
843
JD application volume in 2022 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
58.5%
5th percentile
JD Program Size
209
66th percentile
JD Tuition Cost
$96k

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Loyola University Law School - NOLA Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2022-2023 Cycle Overview
45 applicants
Accepted
2 / 20
Waitlisted
4
Rejected
1
-
Withdrawn
12
-

Admissions Graphs

25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

LSAT Score: Law School Admission Test score (120-180 scale)

GPA: Undergraduate Grade Point Average (0.0-4.3+ scale)

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Selectivity & Competitiveness Trends

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  • LSAT (blue): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 165/170/175
  • GPA (green): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 3.45/3.65/3.85
  • Acceptance Rate (orange): Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective)
  • Applications (purple dashed): Total number of applications received each year

Rising LSAT/GPA medians, narrowing bands, or falling acceptance rates indicate increasing competitiveness. Click legend items to show/hide metrics.

For law school applicants interested in the 2022 admissions cycle at Loyola University Law School - NOLA, 843 candidates submitted JD applications and 562 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 58.5%.

The JD program at Loyola University Law School - NOLA enrolls a first-year class of 209 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 37.19%. This means that of the 562 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 209 chose to enroll. Understanding these law school admission statistics can help prospective JD applicants evaluate their chances and plan their application strategy.

For a competitive law school application to Loyola University Law School - NOLA, students should aim to meet or exceed the median statistics shown below. Meeting these GPA and LSAT targets significantly improves your chances of admission.

JD Admission Requirements & Application Statistics

Admissions Metrics (ABA 509)
Metric Value
Applications
843
26th percentile
Admission Offers 562
Class Size
209
66th percentile
Acceptance Rate
58.5%
5th percentile
Yield Rate
37.19%
79th percentile
Average Statistics by Decision (LSD)
Metric Rejected All Accepted
LSAT 145.0 155.07 156.1
GPA 3.07 3.26 3.32
Softs T3.0 T3.51 T3.5
Avg Scholarship - - $93,205
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509)
25th 50th 75th
LSAT
19th percentile
149 152 155
GPA
16th percentile
3.17 3.39 3.61
LSD User Stats
Metric 25th 50th 75th
LSAT 152.25 (+3.25) 155.0 (+3.0) 157.75 (+2.75)
GPA 3.0 (-0.17) 3.25 (-0.14) 3.62 (+0.01)
* Based on 45 self-reported applications
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
Application Process Statistics
Avg Days: Sent to Decision 49 days
Avg Days: UR to Decision 64 days
Interview Invite Rate 0.0%
Interview → Acceptance Rate -

The above statistics show that Loyola University Law School - NOLA typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 149 (25th percentile) to 155 (75th percentile), with a median of 152.

For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.17 to 3.61, with a median of 3.39.

With an acceptance rate of 58.5%, Loyola University Law School - NOLA is considered a moderately selective law school in terms of admissions.

What these numbers mean
  • Percentiles: The 25th/50th/75th percentiles show the distribution of scores among admitted students.
  • Applications: Total number of people who applied to this law school.
  • Acceptance Rate: Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective).
  • Yield Rate: Percentage of admitted students who enrolled (higher = more desirable).

Application Status Data

Loyola University Law School - NOLA Application Status Data

Application statuses submitted by LSData users

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Loyola University Law School - NOLA Law School Employment Outcomes

Overview

JD Employment Rate

86.7%
43rd percentile

First-Time Bar Pass

80.12%
53rd percentile

Median Starting Salary

-
Private Sector

Employment Quality

JD Required

78.5%
56th percentile

BigLaw Placement

5.1%
47th percentile

Federal Clerkships

1.3%
46th percentile

School-Funded Positions

1.3%

Employment Quality Distribution

Law Firm Employment by Size

Employment Quality Matrix

Employment Type Full-Time
Long-Term
Full-Time
Short-Term
Part-Time
Long-Term
Part-Time
Short-Term
Total % of Grads
Bar Required 124 0 124 78.5%
JD Advantage 7 6 13 8.2%
Professional 3 1.9%
Other 1 0.6%
School-Funded 1 0 2 1.3%
Total Employed 132 6 0 0 143 90.5%
School-Funded: May inflate stats

Generally, if you attend law school, you want to secure a bar-required position. However, at prestigious institutions, students may target specific JD advantage positions such as private equity or elite consulting roles.

Employment by Sector

Distribution

Sector Details

Employment Sector % of Graduates National Percentile
Law Firms 57.6%
74th percentile
Judicial Clerkships 8.9%
61st percentile
Government 8.9%
32nd percentile
Public Interest 7.6%
50th percentile
Business 6.3%
29th percentile
Academia 1.3%
55th percentile
Unemployment Rate: 7.6% (graduates actively seeking employment)

Judicial Clerkships

Clerkships by Type

Clerkship Type Graduates % of Class National Rank
Federal 2 1.3%
46th percentile
State/Local 12 7.6%

Federal clerkships are highly prestigious positions that significantly enhance career prospects in litigation and academia.

Bar Examination Performance

First-Time Pass Rate
80.12%
53rd percentile
Takers: 161
Passed: 129
vs State Avg +5.1%
Ultimate Pass Rate
87.59%
29th percentile
Takers: 137
Passed: 120
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
75.06%
State average for jurisdictions where graduates took the bar
Understanding bar passage metrics

First-time: Immediate readiness indicator

Ultimate: Long-term success within 2 years

vs State: Performance relative to state average

Bar Passage Rates Comparison

Salary Outcomes

Private Sector
No data available
Public Sector
No data available

Career Outcomes Summary

Law school tuition at Loyola University Law School - NOLA is $96k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $51k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).

For JD graduates from Loyola University Law School - NOLA, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 80.12%. Within two years, 87.59% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is +5.1% compared to the weighted state average. These bar passage metrics are important indicators of how well the law school prepares its students for this crucial professional licensing examination.

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