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, 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 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 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 Email
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
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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
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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 3,649
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.)
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.