Loyola University Chicago: Ranking & Review
| Chicago rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 181 | 522 Top 4% |
Loyola University Chicago Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 67% | 72% |
| Applicants | 23,571 | 7,828 | 15,743 |
| Admissions | 16,639 | 5,231 | 11,408 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 2,654 | 839 | 1,815 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 16,673 | 5,682 | 10,991 |
2,083 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,043 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 614 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 23% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 2,275 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 86% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for both undergraduates and graduates.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Loyola University Chicago Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $59,958 | $59,958 |
| Off-campus | $57,378 | $57,378 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $14,080 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Loyola University Chicago provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 4,728 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $41,470 | $41,470 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $770 | $770 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $18,594 | $18,594 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $864 | $864 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $1,033 | $1,033 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 500 | 330 | 834 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 366 | 163 | 175 | 704 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 399 | 105 | 18 | 522 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 54 | 4 | 185 | 224 | 467 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 45 | 310 | 6 | 361 | |
| Psychology | 217 | 88 | 21 | 326 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 218 | 29 | 247 | ||
| Education | 60 | 134 | 30 | 224 | |
| Social Sciences | 194 | 14 | 7 | 215 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 85 | 12 | 97 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 38 | 45 | 83 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 7 | 54 | 8 | 69 | |
| History | 46 | 14 | 8 | 68 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | 64 | 68 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 58 | 58 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 49 | 5 | 2 | 56 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 34 | 18 | 52 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 36 | 4 | 5 | 45 | |
| Engineering | 11 | 23 | 34 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 18 | 6 | 3 | 27 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 14 | 4 | 19 | |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 16 | 2 | 18 | ||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | 6 | 8 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | |||||
| Grand Total | 63 | 2,481 | 1,551 | 507 | 4,602 |
A total of 2,544 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Loyola University Chicago.
At the master's and doctor's level 2,058 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 77% | 77% | 77% |
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General info
| Alternative names | LUC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1870 |
| Motto | Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam For the greater glory of God |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Colors | black, gold, maroon |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 2,734 |
| Instructional FTE | 1,174 |
| Research FTE | 63 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.luc.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1032 W. Sheridan Rd Chicago, Illinois, 60660 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 2,722,000 |
| Phone | 7732743000 |
| Fax | +1 (312) 915 7003 |