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Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate77%
Acceptance Rate77%

About Loyola University Chicago

We are Chicago's Jesuit Catholic University. We are guided by a simple promise: to prepare people to lead extraordinary lives. Our students receive an education that stresses the importance of knowledge, curiosity, global perspectives, and cura personalis, which translates to “care for the whole person.” Loyola and its students enjoy Chicago's exceptional cultural and economic resources. Loyola is downtown in the heart of Chicago, we’re partnering with Trinity Health in Maywood and the suburbs. We even have a campus in Rome, Italy—and our online degree programs bring our expertise and mission to you. Get to know us and our undergraduate, graduate, or adult education programs.

Loyola University Chicago is a private, religious college in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Loyola University Chicago was founded in 1870. The college currently enrolls around 17,498 students per year, including 11,819 undergraduates.

Loyola University Chicago Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Loyola University Chicago. The acceptance rate at Loyola University Chicago is 77%. Out of 37,824 applications received in 2022, 29,117 students were offered admission.

Loyola University Chicago Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 77%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 23%

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Loyola University Chicago is locatedin the city of Chicago, Illinois, in Chicago Metropolitan.

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College Info

1032 West Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60660

Campus Setting: Urban

Loyola University Chicago Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Loyola University Chicago is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Loyola University Chicago is Continuous processing.

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Loyola University Chicago ACT Scores

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ACT Range

27 - 32

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

32 and Above

Good

27 to 32

Avg

27 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Loyola University Chicago is 28. Students with an ACT score of 32 and above have a good chance of getting into Loyola University Chicago. Students with an ACT score that falls between 27 and 32 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 27 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Loyola University Chicago SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1180 - 1350

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Math SAT Range

570 - 670

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Reading SAT Range

590 - 690

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1350 and Above

Good

1180 to 1350

Avg

1180 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Loyola University Chicago students is 1267. Applicants with SAT scores of 1350 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Loyola University Chicago, while applicants with SAT scores between 1180 to 1350 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1180 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Loyola University Chicago.

Loyola University Chicago Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$65,568

In State

$65,568

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$48,100
$48,100
Fees
$1,088
$1,088
Housing
$15,180
$15,180
Books
$1,200
$1,200

Student Life

Wondering what life at Loyola University Chicago is like? There are approximately 17,498 students enrolled at Loyola University Chicago, including 11,819 undergraduate students and 5,679 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 59% percent are from IL and 41% percent of students are from other states.

95%

Full Time

5%

Part Time

59%

In State

41%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

17,498

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

77%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$49,188

Out-of-State

$49,188

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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