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Loyola University Chicago

Private
Urban
4-year degree

Reported admit rate: 81.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year: ₹50,45,087Out-of-state
Students: 11,737Undergraduates
Students per teacher: 13Student to faculty

About

Loyola University Chicago (Loyola or LUC) is a private Jesuit research university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus, Loyola is the fourth largest Catholic university in terms of enrollment in the United States. Its namesake is Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Loyola's professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production".
Comprising thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional programs and enrolls approximately 17,000 students. Loyola has five campuses across the Chicago metropolitan area, as well as a campus in Rome. Another guest program in Beijing was closed in 2018. The flagship Lake Shore Campus is on the shores of Lake Michigan in the Rogers Park and Edgewater neighborhoods of Chicago, just over seven miles (11.3 km) north of the Loop.
Loyola's athletic teams, nicknamed the Ramblers, compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. Loyola won the 1963 NCAA men's basketball championship and remains the only school from Illinois to do so. The Ramblers are also two-time (2014, 2015) NCAA champions in men's volleyball.

Admissions planning estimate

81.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 46.6%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 81.39%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 81.4% (32,937/40,468; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

81.6%admitted

82 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 39,316

Offered a place 32,081

Enrolled 2,763

8.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1170-1360

4001600

ACT composite27-32

136

What a year costs

₹67,93,162 published cost of attendance, per year

Tuition₹50,45,087
Housing₹15,97,783
Books & supplies₹1,50,291

Sticker price ₹67,93,162

After aid (average) ₹33,88,972

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹50,45,087

Out-of-state ₹50,45,087

Average aid awarded: ₹29,96,806 a year.

Outcomes and support

81.7%

Retention

73%

Graduation

60%

Get financial aid

46%

From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 47.2%

Hispanic 23.3%

Asian 12.9%

African American 8.1%

Multiracial 5%

Unknown 1.2%

Native American 0.1%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

8 programmes

Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Postbachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-master's certificate
Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

Programme	Level
Accounting and Related Services	bachelor
Agricultural Production Operations	bachelor
Anthropology	bachelor
Applied Mathematics	bachelor
Area Studies	bachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management	bachelor
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education	bachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	bachelor
Biology, General	bachelor
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology	bachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineering	bachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operations	bachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	bachelor
Business/Managerial Economics	bachelor
Chemistry	bachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	bachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	bachelor
Communication and Media Studies	bachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, General	bachelor
Computer Engineering	bachelor
Computer Software and Media Applications	bachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	bachelor
Criminal Justice and Corrections	bachelor
Dance	bachelor
Data Science	bachelor
Design and Applied Arts	bachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services	bachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	bachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology	bachelor
Economics	bachelor
English Language and Literature, General	bachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	bachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering	bachelor
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy	bachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	bachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	bachelor
Finance and Financial Management Services	bachelor
Fine and Studio Arts	bachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Services	bachelor
History	bachelor
Human Resources Management and Services	bachelor
Human Services, General	bachelor
International Business	bachelor
International Relations and National Security Studies	bachelor
International/Globalization Studies	bachelor
Journalism	bachelor
Legal Support Services	bachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	bachelor
Management Information Systems and Services	bachelor
Marketing	bachelor
Mathematics	bachelor
Mathematics and Computer Science	bachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	bachelor
Music	bachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	bachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciences	bachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	bachelor
Philosophy	bachelor
Physics	bachelor
Political Science and Government	bachelor
Psychology, General	bachelor
Psychology, Other	bachelor
Public Health	bachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	bachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	bachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	bachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	bachelor
Religion/Religious Studies	bachelor
Religious Education	bachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	bachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Security Science and Technology	bachelor
Social Work	bachelor
Sociology	bachelor
Sociology and Anthropology	bachelor
Special Education and Teaching	bachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	bachelor
Statistics	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	bachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studies	bachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate81.6%

Total Applicants39316

Admitted Applicants32081

Enrolled Applicants2763

Fee Waiver AvailableYes

SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted

GPA RequirementRequired

Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted

Recommendations RequiredRequired

AP Credit AwardedYes

AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1170

SAT Composite 75th %1360

ACT Composite 25th %27

ACT Composite 75th %32

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹50,45,087

Out-of-State Tuition₹50,45,087

Average Housing Cost₹15,97,783

Books & Supplies₹1,50,291

Average Net Price₹33,88,972

Students Receiving Aid60%

Average Aid Awarded₹29,96,806

Out-of-State Students46%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.07%

Asian12.91%

Hispanic23.29%

White47.18%

Multiracial5.01%

Native American0.11%

Pacific Islander0.07%

International2.12%

Unknown Race1.24%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate

School SettingUrban

Years4

Graduation Rate73.04%

Retention Rate81.67%

Student/Faculty Ratio13:1

Total Undergraduates11737

Contact

Street Address1032 W Sheridan Rd

ZIP Code60660

Phone(312) 915-6500

Websitehttps://www.luc.edu

Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/