Loyola University Chicago

1032 West Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60660

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https://www.luc.edu/
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Main telephone 312-915-6000
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Date founded 1870
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 236 acres
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Number of full time, freshmen men 810
Number of full time, freshmen women 1,950
Total number of full time freshmen 2,762
Number of part time, freshmen women 1
Total number of freshmen women 1,951
Total number of freshmen 2,763
Number of full time, undergraduate men 3,477
Number of full time, undergraduate women 7,844
Total number of full time undergraduates 11,329
Number of part time, undergraduate men 437
Number of part time, undergraduate women 771
Total number of part time undergraduates 1,209
Total number of undergraduate males 3,914
Total number of undergraduate females 8,615
Total number of undergraduate students 12,538
Total enrollment 12,538
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 12%
Black 8%
Hispanic 23%
White 47%
Race/ethnicity unknown 1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 43%
Number of states and territories represented 51
Percentage of students from outside the US 1%
Number of countries represented 114
Percentage of students 25 or older 4%
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Tuition year 2025-2026
Full time costs are based on x units per year 30 credits
In-state tuition $54,530
Out-of-state tuition $54,530
Fees $1,530
Books and supplies $1,600
Room and board (live on campus)* $17,330
Board and transportation (live with parents) $8,340
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Academic program/major Yes
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
School employees and their children Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.)
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Financial aid contact person Tobyn Friar
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 773-508-7704
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term) October 1
School year financial aid data is from 2024-2025
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $46,999
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 85%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $3,542
Scholarship or grant $34,898
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $44,445
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 83%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,387
Scholarship or grant $31,904
Work study $2,870
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 2,491
Number of freshmen who received aid 1,906
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 8,508
Number of undergraduates who received aid 6,813
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 55%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $36,636
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Institution loans (from the school) Yes
Nursing loans Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2024-2025 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Todd Malone
Admissions contact title Sr. Associate Dir of Undergraduate Admissions
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 800-262-2373
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 13,086
Number of male applicants accepted 10,143
Number of female applicants 26,210
Number of female applicants accepted 21,927
Number of female applicants who enrolled 1,951
Total number of applicants 39,296
Total number of applicants accepted 32,070
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Letters of recommendation (#) 1
Letters of recommendation Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement Recommended, but not required
High school GPA Considered
Difficulty of high school courses Considered
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Considered
Recommendations Considered
Application essay Considered
Character/personal qualities Considered
Interview Considered
Talent or ability Considered
Extracurricular activities Considered
Level of applicant's interest Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Considered
Work experience Considered
Related to a school graduate Considered
First generation college student Considered
Racial/ethnic group Considered
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499 1%
500 - 599 24%
600 - 699 53%
700 - 800 22%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score 610
SAT math
400 - 499 2%
500 - 599 35%
600 - 699 46%
700 - 800 16%
Average SAT math score 584
ACT score
18 - 23 5%
24 - 29 46%
30 - 36 50%
Average ACT score 29
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.91
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 89%
Percentage in top 25% 63%
Percentage in top 10% 34%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 82%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 66%
Between four and five years 7%
Between five and six years 1%
Letters of recommendation 1, required for all students
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
First professional Yes
Doctorate Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 1,458
Student faculty ratio 13:1
Required number of credits for an associate degree 63
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Foreign language requirement Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Honors program Yes
3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available Yes
Engineering Master's at Physics & Engineerg -- Washington U. & Northwestern
Study abroad available Yes
Army ROTC Yes
Air Force ROTC Yes
Naval ROTC Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (1200)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Cudahy Library
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
TV station Yes
National or local fraternities Yes
National or local sororities Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 180
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Department of Programming, American Medical Student Association, Agape Christian Fellowship, Club Soccer, Club Basketball
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Percentage of students who live on campus 43%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Freshman
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Co-ed
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Single graduate students
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Health clinic Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
Women's center Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Went directly to graduate or professional school 17%
Was counseled by the career services office 13%
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
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Grad admissions contact person Jill Schur
Grad admissions contact title Director, Graduate Enrollment Management
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 800-262-2373 Ext 2373
Number of undergraduate men 3,914
Number of undergraduate women 8,615
Total number of undergraduate students 12,529
Total enrollment 12,538
Tuition year 2023-2024
Full time costs are based on x units per year 18 credit hours
In-state tuition* $20,250
Out-of-state tuition* $20,250
Fees $930
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credit hours per year.)
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