Loyola University New Orleans Athletics

Loyola competes in NAIA athletics, which sits between Division I powerhouses and Division III recreational programs with moderate scholarships and regional competition. The Wolf Pack fields 15 varsity sports with 288 total athletes, meaning about 10% of the 2,999-student body participates in varsity athletics. The university awards $7.97 million in athletic scholarships across all sports. As a smaller Catholic institution, Loyola lacks the massive sports culture of nearby Tulane, its cross-town rival, but maintains competitive programs that emphasize both athletic excellence and academic achievement. The intimate campus setting means student-athletes often receive strong support from classmates and faculty. NAIA competition allows Loyola to recruit talented athletes while maintaining the academic rigor expected at a Jesuit institution.