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College of Music and Media • New Orleans, Louisiana
Quick Take
Loyola's College of Music and Media trains classical performers, jazz musicians, music therapists, educators, and industry professionals within a conservatory-style program embedded in the birthplace of jazz. One of the most comprehensive creative arts colleges at any Jesuit university, it combines rigorous applied training with deep immersion in New Orleans's unmatched live music culture and strong merit and talent scholarships.
Loyola New Orleans at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Loyola University New Orleans College of Music and Media |
| Setting | private |
| Reliigous Affliation | Roman Catholic |
| Program Size | small |
| Genres / Styles | classical, hip-hop, jazz, popular |
| Primary Instrument | bass, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | composition, music business/industry, music education, music therapy, performance, popular music |
| Degrees Offered | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Master’s |
| Musical Selectivity | selective |
| NASM Accreditation | Yes |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | moderately selective |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Application Deadline | Nov 15 (early action) | Feb 15 (priority) | Mar 15 (CMM final) |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | competitive |
| Audition Window | Oct–Mar |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | New Orleans, Louisiana |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Loyola New Orleans website
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Program Overview
The music program at Loyola New Orleans is small in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Loyola New Orleans supports the following musical genres/styles: classical, hip-hop, jazz, popular. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Loyola New Orleans website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Loyola New Orleans can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bass, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, viola, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Loyola New Orleans website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Loyola New Orleans
Students at Loyola New Orleans can pursue degrees focused on composition, music business/industry, music education, music therapy, performance, popular music. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Loyola New Orleans website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Loyola New Orleans is selective. Academically, it is moderately selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.3. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Loyola New Orleans is Nov 15 (early action) | Feb 15 (priority) | Mar 15 (CMM final) of each year.
Visit the Loyola New Orleans website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Loyola New Orleans, and the school's auditions are considered to be competitive. The audition window is Oct–Mar of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the Loyola New Orleans website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Loyola sits on St. Charles Avenue in Uptown New Orleans, immersed in the birthplace of jazz and America's first city of opera, where live music pours from every corner and the city itself functions as a permanent masterclass in American musical culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loyola New Orleans hard to get into?
Admission to Loyola New Orleans is considered selective for music and moderately selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Loyola New Orleans?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Loyola New Orleans.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Loyola New Orleans?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bass, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, viola, violin, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Loyola New Orleans?
Admitted students at Loyola New Orleans have an average GPA of 3.3. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Loyola New Orleans?
The application deadline for Loyola New Orleans is Nov 15 (early action) | Feb 15 (priority) | Mar 15 (CMM final), with live auditions typically held Oct–Mar. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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