Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL

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Tuition & Fees

$46,060

not including room and board

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
570
75th
670
25th
560
75th
34
25th
25
75th
29
25th
24
75th
31
25th
25
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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 17,954
Declined 7,499
Total Received 25,453
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Private

13,878

undergraduate students

5,814

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Loyola University Chicago, founded in 1870, is a private, Jesuit institution. Its campus is located in Chicago, IL.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 19,692
Established in 1870
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

Four campuses totaling 105-acres in Chicago (population: 2,705,994). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation between campuses. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Loyola University Chicago
1032 West Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL
60660

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
38%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
86%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • Loyola University Chicago's mascot, Lu Wolf, was inspired by the wolves appearing on the coat of arms of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the school's namesake.

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
35%
Top 1/4
68%
Top 1/2
93%
Bottom 1/2
7%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
570
75th
670
25th
560
75th
34
25th
25
75th
29
25th
24
75th
31
25th
25

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 17,954
Declined 7,499
Total Received 25,453

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission test scores
Secondary School Record

Recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank

Neither required nor recommended

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

89%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,025

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $45,500
Room $9,260
Board $5,520
Additional fees $560
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $62,040
Average Financial Aid - $22,025
Total with Avg. Aid $40,015

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 773 508-7704
F: 773 508-3397
lufinaid@luc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, basketball, boxing, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, quidditch, rugby, running, soccer, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, boxing, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, running, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, baseball, basketball, climbing, cross-country, cycling, flag football, figure skating, karate, racquetball, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Missouri Valley Conference, Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting.
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
Adult and Continuing Education Administration.
Advertising.
African Studies.
African-American/Black Studies.
American History (United States).
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Anthropology, General.
Applied Psychology.
Applied and Professional Ethics.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law.
Behavioral Sciences.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Biochemistry.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Bioethics/Medical Ethics.
Bioinformatics.
Biology Teacher Education.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Biophysics.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business Statistics.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Cell Biology and Anatomy.
Cell Physiology.
Chemistry, General.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist.
Clinical Psychology.
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics.
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Community Psychology.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Science.
Computer Software Engineering.
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
Counseling Psychology.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Critical Care Nursing.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Dance, General.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Developmental and Child Psychology.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Divinity/Ministry.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Economics, General.
Education, Other.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational Psychology.
Educational Statistics and Research Methods.
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English Language and Literature, General.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
Experimental Psychology.
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
Finance, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
Forensic Science and Technology.
French Language and Literature.
General Studies.
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
Health Law.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
History Teacher Education.
History, General.
Human Computer Interaction.
Human Resources Management and Services, Other.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Immunology.
Information Technology.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
International Law and Legal Studies.
International Relations and Affairs.
International and Comparative Education.
International/Globalization Studies.
Italian Language and Literature.
Journalism.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Labor and Industrial Relations.
Latin Language and Literature.
Latin Teacher Education.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Science.
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other.
Marketing, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Mathematics, General.
Medical Science/Scientist.
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other.
Microbiology, General.
Missions/Missionary Studies.
Molecular Biochemistry.
Molecular Biology.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Multicultural Education.
Music, General.
Neurobiology and Behavior.
Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other.
Neuroscience.
Nursing Administration.
Nursing Practice.
Nursing Science.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Office Management and Supervision.
Operations Management and Supervision.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
Organizational Communication, General.
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other.
Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
Pharmacology.
Philosophy.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Physics, General.
Physiology, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Programs for Foreign Lawyers.
Psychology Teacher Education.
Psychology, General.
Psychology, Other.
Public Health, General.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other.
Public/Applied History.
Reading Teacher Education.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Religion/Religious Studies.
Religious Education.
School Psychology.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Psychology.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Social Work.
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education.
Sociology, General.
Spanish Language and Literature.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
Statistics, General.
Tax Law/Taxation.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management.
Theology/Theological Studies.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
Women's Studies.

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Nursing
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

19,692

total students

56%

in-state

44%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

70%

13,878
students

Female
67%
9,253

Male
33%
4,625

30%

5,814
students

Female
67%
3,893

Male
33%
1,921

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

87%

12,122
students

Female
67%
8,173

Male
33%
3,949

13%

1,756
students

Female
62%
1,080

Male
38%
676

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Hispanic/Latino
54%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

1%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 102
Countries most often represented China
Ecuador
India
Mexico
Poland
Spain
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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