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Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago is a large, private institution located in Chicago, il. Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago offers undergraduate degrees in 215 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 11,626 undergraduates
cost $49,498 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Loyola University Chicago? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.2%
SAT score average 1308
ACT score average 29
Average high school GPA 3.74
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Loyola University Chicago is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Public Policy and Administration
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Social Work
Law
Medicine
Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $49,498
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,520
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,600
Cost of attendance* $67,818
Average financial aid package $42,934
Estimated cost $24,884 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $49,498
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,520
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,600
Cost of attendance* $67,818
Average financial aid package $42,934
Estimated cost $24,884 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Loyola University Chicago has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,626, with gender binary students split 31% male and 69% female.

Total enrollment

17,397

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
34%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
9%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
33%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Loyola University Chicago, students love their Panhellenic Council, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1032 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
phone 312-915-6000
address https://www.luc.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Panhellenic council

National society of collegiate scholars

Vegetarian and vegan society

Interfraternity council

American medical student association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Loyola University Chicago to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Loyola University Chicago?

Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Loyola University Chicago? 

The acceptance rate for Loyola University Chicago is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for Loyola University Chicago?

The average high school GPA for Loyola University Chicago students was 3.74.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Loyola University Chicago?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Loyola University Chicago including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $271,272.

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