Loyola University Chicago

1032 West Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660

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https://www.luc.edu/
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Main telephone 312-915-6000 Ext 6000
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Denomination Catholic
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
County Cook
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Number of full time, freshmen men 870
Number of full time, freshmen women 2,075
Total number of full time freshmen 2,946
Number of part time, freshmen men 2
Number of part time, freshmen women 3
Total number of part time freshmen 5
Total number of freshmen men 872
Total number of freshmen women 2,078
Total number of freshmen 2,951
Number of full time, undergraduate men 3,457
Number of full time, undergraduate women 7,704
Total number of full time undergraduates 11,166
Number of part time, undergraduate men 496
Number of part time, undergraduate women 925
Total number of part time undergraduates 1,421
Total number of undergraduate males 3,953
Total number of undergraduate females 8,629
Total number of undergraduate students 12,487
Number of male graduate students 1,623
Number of female graduate students 3,544
Total number of graduate students 5,167
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 5,576
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 12,173
Total enrollment 17,749
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 13%
Black 7%
Hispanic 22%
White 49%
Race/ethnicity unknown Less than 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 52
Percentage of students from outside the US 2%
Number of countries represented 511
Percentage of students 25 or older 5%
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Tuition year 2024-2025
In-state tuition $52,230
Out-of-state tuition $52,230
Fees $1,480
Books and supplies $1,200
Room and board (live on campus)* $17,010
Board and transportation (live with parents) $6,166
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Academic program/major Yes
Class load (number of credits taken) Yes
Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's) Yes
School employees and their children Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic 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)
School year financial aid data is from 2023-2024
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $44,344
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 84%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $3,443
Scholarship or grant $31,247
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $42,934
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 85%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,264
Scholarship or grant $29,066
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 2,633
Number of freshmen who received aid 2,072
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 8,367
Number of undergraduates who received aid 6,924
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 57%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $34,789
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 2023-2024 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 Ext 2373
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
Number of male applicants 13,590
Number of male applicants accepted 10,297
Number of male applicants who enrolled 872
Number of female applicants 26,872
Number of female applicants accepted 22,638
Number of female applicants who enrolled 2,078
Total number of applicants 40,462
Total number of applicants accepted 32,935
Total number of applicants who enrolled 2,950
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Notification date for fall admission applicants October 15
* 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 Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Very important
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Considered
Recommendations Important
Application essay Important
Character/personal qualities Important
Interview Not considered
Talent or ability Considered
Extracurricular activities Important
Level of applicant's interest Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Important
Related to a school graduate Considered
First generation college student Considered
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499 9%
500 - 599 35%
600 - 699 43%
700 - 800 12%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score 636
SAT math
400 - 499 14%
500 - 599 42%
600 - 699 34%
700 - 800 9%
Average SAT math score 615
ACT score
12 - 17 2%
18 - 23 18%
24 - 29 50%
30 - 36 31%
Average ACT score 29
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.74
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 89%
Percentage in top 25% 59%
Percentage in top 10% 28%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 84%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 68%
Between four and five years 5%
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 1,516
Student faculty ratio 13:1
Required number of credits for an associate degree 63
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120 semester hours
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
Senior project requirement Depends on major
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends 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
Business Yes
Engineering Master's at Physics & Engineerg -- Washington U. & Notre Dame
Social Work Yes
Other Political science, sociology, psychology/applied social psychology, computers, biology, accounting, information technology, criminal justice and criminology
Domestic exchange available Yes
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 (1300)
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
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) 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 250
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Panhellenic Council, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Vegetarian and Vegan Society, Interfraternity Council, American Medical Student Association
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Percentage of students who live on campus 44%
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend 25%
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
Cooperative housing (share room and board expenses; must participate in household chores to reduce living expenses) available Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students First come, first served
Housing application deadline May 1
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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
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
Women's center Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Was counseled by the career services office 15%
Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers 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) 312-262-2373 Ext 2373
Grad admissions contact phone (toll free) 800-262-2373 Ext 2373
Number of full time, male graduate students 1,291
Number of full time, female graduate students 2,628
Total number of full time graduate students 3,919
Number of part time, male graduate students 332
Number of part time, female graduate students 916
Total number of part time graduate students 1,248
Total number of male graduate students 1,623
Total number of female graduate students 3,544
Total number of graduate students 5,167
Number of undergraduate men 3,953
Number of undergraduate women 8,629
Total number of undergraduate students 12,582
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 5,576
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 12,173
Total enrollment 17,744
Tuition year 2022-2023
In-state tuition* $19,440
Out-of-state tuition* $19,440
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.