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Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is a Catholic, Jesuit university located in the city of Chicago. Loyola has four campuses in the Chicago area–the main Lake Shore Campus along Lake Michigan, Water Tower Campus in the heart of downtown, the Health Sciences campus in Maywood and our Loyola Retreat and Ecology Center in Woodstock. Loyola also has the John Felice Rome Center in Italy and a center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The university is comprised of 14 schools, colleges and institutes that offers over 80 undergraduate majors, 80 minors and over 45 five-year dual degree Bachelor’s/Master’s programs. As an NCAA Division 1 school, Loyola hosts 13 men’s and women’s teams.

Acceptance Rate:
79%
Average Net Price:
$37,731
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
28
Average SAT Composite
1263

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$37,731
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$51,716
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$51,716
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$16,894
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$28,591
$30k - $48k
$28,632
$48k - $75k
$31,392
$75k - $110k
$34,824
$110k+
$37,905
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
85%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,796
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,622
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$23,684

 

Students receiving state aid
18%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5220
Students receiving federal aid
59%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,622
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$33,808
$30k - $48k
$33,866
$48k - $75k
$31,037
$75k - $110k
$26,641
$110k+
$22,828
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$208,653,904
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$96,218,692

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
53%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,442
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$238
Students receiving federal loans
52%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,376
Average Other Loans Per Year
$24,153

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Roman Catholic
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
79%
Acceptance Rate
40909
Students Applied
58%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
317
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
45%
Out-Of-State Students
43%
21%
Submitting ACT
26%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1263
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
580
75th
680
Reading
25th
600
75th
690
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
65%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
9%
3.00 - 3.24
5%
2.50 - 2.99
4%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
28
Top 25%
59
Top 50%
89

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-262-2373
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
16,899
Total Number of Undergrads
11,703
0
100
69%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
76%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
32%
20-39 Students
48%
40-99 Students
18%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
186

Faculty Overview

0
100
47%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
31%
69%
Residency
In-State Students
45%
Out-Of-State Students
43%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
98
Ethnicity
African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
13%
Hispanic
21%
White
51%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
250
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
40%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
44%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Ramblers
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
161
Total Female Athletes
166
Intramural Sports
1
Sports Club
16
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Loyola University Chicago Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$63,500
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
New York
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago Public Schools
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern University
Walgreens
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Healthcare Services
Community and Social Services
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$238
As a nursing student at Loyola University I was immediately enrolled in classes directly related to my major. The teachers for my nursing classes encouraged me to take initiative in getting involved early within the nursing field. They taught me that nursing is not just taking care of sick patients but taking on the incredible role of helping someone with their spiritual, mental, and physical health. Since I came to Loyola I have become extremely passionate about my chosen career due to the compassion and encouragement of faculty members and fellow students. I am truly excited to take on another year at Loyola.
Heather
I have found that LUC not only teaches us, but make us think about situations from different points of view. The Jesuit Tradition is big on having students consider all the reasons behind making a decision and the events that cause certain situations. A good example of this is when I had to read the Odyssey and then argue whether or not Odysseus deserved everything that happened to him. It was interesting and fun. Half the time in class you don't even realize how much you are learning.
Joel from IL
Loyola University Chicago prides itself in its ability to prepare people to lead extraordinary lives. I believe LUC does just that. LUC's professors are excellent, in fact, most have doctorates in their fields and are very knowledgeable. What makes these professors truly great is their desire to tranfer their knowledge to their students through their willingness to answer questions in and out of the classroom.
Marisa
Although Loyola University is known for their magnificent pre-med and nursing programs I have to say that Loyola focuses on giving everyone a challenging but rewarding college experience. I am a college freshmen double majoring in Political Science and Business Management. I have found that there are very few classes if any that you can blow off. Teachers here give you the grade you really deserve as opposed to high school teachers. You might find that getting an A in all your courses may seem impossible but sometimes even getting a B is just as rewarding if not more. Overall, I love the faculty here and the academics.
Mayra from Glendale Heights, IL
The college application process is often very stressful, but also very rewarding as it encourages you to begin to discover who you are, through very small steps at first. The rest of the discovery can be unearthed while at college as students live through different situations that requires maturity and independence to resolve and through the core curriculum academically. The core curriculum embraces studies from diverse fields, whether you are studying the effects of humans on the environment or reading and analyzing a classic novel in English, the professors at Loyola are all experienced experts in their fields who are willing to give their knowledge and support to students both inside and outside the classroom. They are always encouraging students to email or visit office hours for questions or help and most professors will answer back within 24 hours, though often much sooner. I find that my professors carry a deep passion for their fields and they teach to infuse that passion and knowledge into their students. Loyola also encourages students to study abroad through the John Felice Rome Center or the Beijing Center, and do internships or research. My semester is filled with diverse and interesting classes that are taught by very experienced, passionate professors who are always available to help. Although Loyola is known for its exceptional pre-med and nursing programs, they do not only focus on those majors, but rather embraces the diversity of every student and work to provide the best experience for everyone. The academics alone is enough to outweigh the high cost of attending Loyola, yet there are even more benefits: you are studying in Chicago, one of the most diverse and historical city, you will be able to see the sun rise and set everyday on Lake Michigan, and you are surrounded by new friends who share the same interests and passions as you.
Angela from South Beloit, IL
loyola has a gorgeous campus,, and is in a quiet, diverse area of a great city. being a relatively expensive, private institution, however, means that the make-up of the university is not nearly as diverse. the small size and great reputation will ensure that you receive an extremely personal and through education.
Jason from Chicago, IL
Loyola is located in one of the greatest cities on Earth, Chicago! There are so many opportunities open to students here, not only at the school itself, but in the whole city from prospective jobs to internships to volunteering to just having fun. Loyola prides itself in its openness to the diversity of its students in their races, religions and backgrounds.
Alexis from Kenosha, WI
LUC has been great for me. I'm a theatre major, and I adore the Department of Fine and Performing Arts. They have personal counselors for you within this department, and they all work hard for you to succeed. Taking CORE classes really rounds out my liberal arts education, while I still get to learn about every aspect of my chosen field. I'm learning so much about myself and the world around me here.
Claire from Chicago, IL
Loyola is a University that is willing to go above and beyond for their students. Administrative faculty and Professors are prepared to help elevate a students skills for their choice of job opportunity. Loyola will give you the confidence you need to advance in your academic career and future.
Zoe from Chicago, IL
The classes here tend to be very difficult. There are high standards that every student is held to. Studying should be a main priority if attending Loyola. Loyola focuses on getting every student to take various core classes to expand ones knowledge on multiple levels. There are also four Core Values that help broaden ones horizons on Civic Engagement, Diversity, Spirituality, and Justice.
Fernando from Berwyn, IL