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https://www.luc.edu/Feature | Note |
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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, Associate, 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 Metropolitan |
Campus size | 105 acres |
County | Cook |
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Number of full time, freshmen men | 827 |
Number of full time, freshmen women | 2,035 |
Total number of full time freshmen | 2,862 |
Number of part time, freshmen men | 1 |
Number of part time, freshmen women | 1 |
Total number of part time freshmen | 2 |
Total number of freshmen men | 828 |
Total number of freshmen women | 2,036 |
Total number of freshmen | 2,864 |
Number of full time, undergraduate men | 3,459 |
Number of full time, undergraduate women | 7,715 |
Total number of full time undergraduates | 11,174 |
Number of part time, undergraduate men | 190 |
Number of part time, undergraduate women | 339 |
Total number of part time undergraduates | 529 |
Total number of undergraduate males | 3,649 |
Total number of undergraduate females | 8,054 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 11,703 |
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 | 5,272 |
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 11,598 |
Total enrollment | 16,870 |
American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
Asian | 13% |
Black | 6% |
Hispanic | 20% |
White | 50% |
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 | 44% |
Number of states and territories represented | 51 |
Percentage of students from outside the US | 2% |
Number of countries represented | 98 |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 6% |
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Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
In-state tuition | $50,270 |
Out-of-state tuition | $50,270 |
Fees | $1,126 |
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,275 |
Board and transportation (live with parents) | $8,370 |
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's) | 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 2023-2024 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 | |
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 | 2022-2023 |
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $41,181 |
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 87% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
Loan | $3,343 |
Scholarship or grant | $28,577 |
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $38,909 |
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 86% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
Loan | $4,072 |
Scholarship or grant | $26,461 |
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 | 2,524 |
Number of freshmen who received aid | 1,938 |
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 8,211 |
Number of undergraduates who received aid | 6,726 |
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 61% |
Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $35,489 |
Loans | |
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | 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 2022-2023 academic year.) |
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Admissions contact person | Todd Malone |
Admissions contact title | Sr. Associate Dir of Undergraduate Admissions |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
Admissions phone (local) | 312-262-2373 Ext 2373 |
Admissions phone (toll free) | 800-262-2373 Ext 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 | 13,258 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 9,967 |
Number of male applicants who enrolled | 828 |
Number of female applicants | 27,651 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 22,412 |
Number of female applicants who enrolled | 2,036 |
Total number of applicants | 40,909 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 32,379 |
Total number of applicants who enrolled | 2,864 |
High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
Notification date for fall transfer applicants | 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 | 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 | Considered |
Talent or ability | Considered |
Extracurricular activities | Important |
Level of applicant's interest | Important |
Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
Work experience | Important |
Related to a school graduate | Considered |
First generation college student | Considered |
Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
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 | 20% |
600 - 699 | 56% |
700 - 800 | 23% |
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 645 |
SAT math | |
400 - 499 | 2% |
500 - 599 | 27% |
600 - 699 | 53% |
700 - 800 | 18% |
Average SAT math score | 630 |
ACT score | |
18 - 23 | 7% |
24 - 29 | 43% |
30 - 36 | 51% |
Average ACT score | 29 |
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.77 |
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 93% |
Percentage in top 25% | 64% |
Percentage in top 10% | 30% |
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 81% |
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
In four years or less | 67% |
Between four and five years | 4% |
Letters of recommendation | 1, required for all students |
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Certificate or diploma | Yes |
Associate | Yes |
Bachelor's | Yes |
Master's | Yes |
First professional | Yes |
Doctorate | Yes |
Other advanced degrees | Yes |
Academic calendar | Semesters |
Number of faculty on campus | 1,863 |
Student faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Required number of credits for an associate degree | 61 semester hours |
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 |
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 |
Freshman honors college | 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 | Yes |
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 |
Advanced Placement | 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 |
Discount computer purchase plan available | 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 | 130 |
Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Panhellenic Council, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Vegetarian and Vegan Society, Interfraternity Council, American Medical Student Association |
Feature | Note |
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Percentage of students who live on campus | 42% |
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 | Not required |
Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
Housing options | Co-ed |
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 |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
Feature | Note |
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Grad admissions contact person | Jill Schur |
Grad admissions contact title | Director, Graduate Enrollment Management |
Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
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 | 3,649 |
Number of undergraduate women | 8,054 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 11,703 |
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 5,272 |
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 11,598 |
Total enrollment | 16,870 |
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.) |