Annually ranked by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola University Chicago will help you prepare for a career with 80+ programs in business, sciences, and other disciplines.
Loyola is the largest Jesuit Catholic university in the United States, enrolling 16,673 students. Incoming freshmen come from 43 states and 57 countries. Loyola offers more than 80 undergraduate majors and more than 140 graduate, professional, and graduate-level certificate programs as well as three professional programs in law, medicine, and nursing.
Loyola helps students prepare for meaningful careers with top academic programs in business, the sciences, and numerous other disciplines, along with opportunities for internships throughout the city of Chicago and beyond. Loyola's well-rounded, transformative education will help students develop as a whole person-intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Erin Moriarity
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
1032 W. Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60660
Chicago, IL 60660
Phone
800-262-2373
Email
admission@luc.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Damen Student center
Klarchek Information Commons
Institute of Environmental Sustainability
Halas Recreation Center
Madonna della Strada Chapel
LAKE SHORE CAMPUS Loyola's main residential campus is located along Lake Michigan on Chicago's North Side, minutes from downtown Chicago and the Water Tower Campus. It is home to over 11,000 undergraduate students, and 4,000 live on-campus in one of 20 residence halls. Popular campus spots include the beautiful, lakeside Klarchek Information Commons; the Damen Student Center, home to Student Activities and Greek Affairs which facilitates 230+ student organizations, activities, and clubs; historic academic buildings such as Dumbach Hall, Cudahy Science Hall, and Mundelein Center; and the Sullivan Center which houses undergraduate student services and the Career Development Center. WATER TOWER CAMPUS Loyola's downtown campus is located along Pearson Street, just off of Chicago's “Magnificent Mile" on North Michigan Avenue. Here, both residential and commuter students can complete one of many undergraduate degree programs, as well as take advantage of internships at many of Chicago's business, cultural, and non-profit institutions. The Water Tower Campus is home to the Quinlan School of Business, as well as the School of Communication, Education, Law, Social Work, and select programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. On-campus living is available in Baumhart Hall, which also offers students access to a University bookstore, fitness center, chapel, and dining options.
Klarchek Information Commons
Institute of Environmental Sustainability
Halas Recreation Center
Madonna della Strada Chapel
LAKE SHORE CAMPUS Loyola's main residential campus is located along Lake Michigan on Chicago's North Side, minutes from downtown Chicago and the Water Tower Campus. It is home to over 11,000 undergraduate students, and 4,000 live on-campus in one of 20 residence halls. Popular campus spots include the beautiful, lakeside Klarchek Information Commons; the Damen Student Center, home to Student Activities and Greek Affairs which facilitates 230+ student organizations, activities, and clubs; historic academic buildings such as Dumbach Hall, Cudahy Science Hall, and Mundelein Center; and the Sullivan Center which houses undergraduate student services and the Career Development Center. WATER TOWER CAMPUS Loyola's downtown campus is located along Pearson Street, just off of Chicago's “Magnificent Mile" on North Michigan Avenue. Here, both residential and commuter students can complete one of many undergraduate degree programs, as well as take advantage of internships at many of Chicago's business, cultural, and non-profit institutions. The Water Tower Campus is home to the Quinlan School of Business, as well as the School of Communication, Education, Law, Social Work, and select programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. On-campus living is available in Baumhart Hall, which also offers students access to a University bookstore, fitness center, chapel, and dining options.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Chicago's Historic Water Tower and Magnificent Mile Shopping and Dining
Art Institute and many Art and Cultural Museums
Linclon Park Zoo
Chicago theatres and performing arts venues
Lake front biking and walking path
LAKE SHORE CAMPUS Loyola's main residential campus is located along Lake Michigan on Chicago's North Side, minutes from downtown Chicago and the Water Tower Campus. It is home to over 11,000 undergraduate students, and 4,000 live on-campus in one of 20 residence halls. Popular campus spots include the beautiful, lakeside Klarchek Information Commons; the Damen Student Center, home to Student Activities and Greek Affairs which facilitates 230+ student organizations, activities, and clubs; historic academic buildings such as Dumbach Hall, Cudahy Science Hall, and Mundelein Center; and the Sullivan Center which houses undergraduate student services and the Career Development Center. WATER TOWER CAMPUS Loyola's downtown campus is located along Pearson Street, just off of Chicago's “Magnificent Mile" on North Michigan Avenue. Here, both residential and commuter students can complete one of many undergraduate degree programs, as well as take advantage of internships at many of Chicago's business, cultural, and non-profit institutions. The Water Tower Campus is home to the Quinlan School of Business, as well as the School of Communication, Education, Law, Social Work, and select programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. On-campus living is available in Baumhart Hall, which also offers students access to a University bookstore, fitness center, chapel, and dining options.
Art Institute and many Art and Cultural Museums
Linclon Park Zoo
Chicago theatres and performing arts venues
Lake front biking and walking path
LAKE SHORE CAMPUS Loyola's main residential campus is located along Lake Michigan on Chicago's North Side, minutes from downtown Chicago and the Water Tower Campus. It is home to over 11,000 undergraduate students, and 4,000 live on-campus in one of 20 residence halls. Popular campus spots include the beautiful, lakeside Klarchek Information Commons; the Damen Student Center, home to Student Activities and Greek Affairs which facilitates 230+ student organizations, activities, and clubs; historic academic buildings such as Dumbach Hall, Cudahy Science Hall, and Mundelein Center; and the Sullivan Center which houses undergraduate student services and the Career Development Center. WATER TOWER CAMPUS Loyola's downtown campus is located along Pearson Street, just off of Chicago's “Magnificent Mile" on North Michigan Avenue. Here, both residential and commuter students can complete one of many undergraduate degree programs, as well as take advantage of internships at many of Chicago's business, cultural, and non-profit institutions. The Water Tower Campus is home to the Quinlan School of Business, as well as the School of Communication, Education, Law, Social Work, and select programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. On-campus living is available in Baumhart Hall, which also offers students access to a University bookstore, fitness center, chapel, and dining options.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Mon.-Sat.
Tours at 10, 12, and 2
800-262-2373
Tours at 10, 12, and 2
800-262-2373
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
http://www.luc.edu/undergrad/getmore/college-visits.html
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
http://www.luc.edu/undergrad/getmore/col
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Visiting Center
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Overnight visits are not offered during mid-term or final exams, or over semester break.
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Transportation from Airports and Union Station
From O'Hare Airport by the "EL":
On the lower level of O'Hare, board the Blue Line/O'Hare-Congress train to downtown. At the Washington stop, change trains to the Red Line/Howard-Dan Ryan. This involves going down the stairs from the platform, walking through the tunnel and back up onto the Red Line's Washington stop. Look for the signs indicating "Northbound to Howard" and take the train to the Loyola stop. Cross Sheridan Road to enter campus. Fare is $2.25 per person.
From O'Hare Airport by Cab:
A cab from O'Hare Airport costs about $34.00 in normal traffic. Directions from O'Hare are located on this sheet. To avoid heavy traffic, drivers may take various alternated routes.
From Midway Airport by the "El":
Exit Midway Airport and proceed across the footbridge spanning Cicero Avenue to the Orange Line's Midway station. Take the Orange Line train into downtown. At the State and Lake stop, change trains to the subway Red Line/Howard-Dan Ryan. Exit the platform and walk south on State Street to the subway entrance, descend stairs and board the "Northbound to Howard" platform. Take the train to the Loyola stop. Cross Sheridan Road to enter campus. Fare is $2.25 per person.
From Midway Airport by Cab:
A cab from Midway Airport costs about $37.00 in normal traffic. Directions from Midway Airport are located on this page.
From Union Station by CTA Bus and the "El":
Exit Union Station onto Canal Street and Jackson Boulevard. Take either the 1, 7, 60, 126, or 151 CTA Bus eastbound to State Street. Be sure to purchase a transfer for when you move from the bus to the subway. Exit the bus on State and look for a subway entrance. Then, descend stairs and board the train on the "Northbound to Howard" platform. Take the train to the Loyola stop. Cross Sheridan Road to enter campus. Fare is $2.25 per person.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From O'Hare Airport:
Take I-190 East to Chicago. Merge onto I-90 East to Chicago. Take I-90 east to the Lawrence Avenue Exit. Take a left on Lawrence going east until you reach Broadway. Turn left on Broadway. (Broadway turns into Sheridan Road at Devon Avenue) Take Broadway/Sheridan Road until you reach Loyola Avenue. Take a right on Loyola Avenue. Take Loyola Avenue for one long block until you reach Winthrop Avenue. Take a right on Winthrop Avenue, go ? block and turn left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
From Midway Airport:
Take Cicero Avenue North until you reach I-55. Take the exit for I-55 North into downtown Chicago. Take the Lake Shore Drive exit; continue on Lake Shore Drive going north until you reach Broadway. Turn right on Broadway going north (Broadway turns into Sheridan Road at Devon Avenue). Take Broadway/Sheridan North until you reach Loyola Avenue. Take a right on Loyola Avenue for one long block until you reach Winthrop Avenue. Take a right on Winthrop Avenue, go ? block and turn left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
From I-80, I-55 and the Southwest:
Take I-80 east and exit onto I-55 North to Chicago. Take I-55 North into downtown Chicago. Take the Lake Shore Drive exit; continue on Lake Shore Drive going north until it ends at Hollywood Avenue. Go straight on Hollywood Avenue until you reach Broadway. Turn Right on Broadway going North (Broadway turns into Sheridan Road at Devon Avenue). Take Broadway/Sheridan North until you reach Loyola Avenue. Take a right on Loyola Avenue for one long block until you reach Winthrop Avenue. Take a right on Winthrop Avenue, go ? block and turn left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
From I-88 and the West:
Take I-88 East to Chicago. Take the exit for I-294 West north to Wisconsin. Take the exit for I-90 East to Chicago. Take I-90 east to the Lawrence Avenue Exit. Take a left on Lawrence going east until you reach Broadway. Turn left on Broadway (Broadway turns into Sheridan Road at Devon Avenue). Take Broadway/Sheridan Road until you reach Loyola Avenue. Take a right on Loyola Avenue. Take Loyola Avenue for one long block until you reach Winthrop Avenue. Take a right on Winthrop Avenue, go ? block and turn left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
From I-94 and the South/Southeast:
Take I-94 West north to Chicago (If coming from Indiana, Michigan, or Ohio, take the I-90 toll road instead of I-80/94. I-90 links up with I-94). Take the exit for I-55 North to Chicago/Lake Shore Drive. Take the Lake Shore Drive North exit; continue on Lake Shore Drive going north until it ends at Hollywood Avenue. Go straight on Hollywood Avenue until you reach Broadway. Turn Right on Broadway going to North (Broadway turns into Sheridan Road at Devon Avenue). Take Broadway/Sheridan North until you reach Loyola Avenue. Take a right on Loyola Avenue. Take Loyola Avenue for one long block until you reach Winthrop Avenue. Take a right on Winthrop Avenue, go ? block and turn left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
From I-94 and the North:
Take I-94 East south to Chicago. Take the exit for Touhy Avenue East. To stay on Touhy, bear right once you cross Ridge Road, continue on Touhy Avenue until you reach Sheridan Road. Take a right on Sheridan Road. Take Sheridan Road until you reach Albion Avenue. Take a left on Albion. Take Albion for one long block until you reach Winthrop Avenue. Take a right on Winthrop Avenue, go 1 ? blocks and turn left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
Local Accommodations
Suggested Hotel Accommodations
Please request the Loyola Rate
The Talbott Hotel
20 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 944-4970
Millennium Knickerbocker
163 East Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611
(866) 568-7025 toll free
Hilton Garden Inn Evanston
1818 Maple Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 475-6400
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
Students seeking admission to Loyola are evaluated on their overall academic record, including ACT or SAT scores. The freshman class entering in Fall 2017 had middle 50% ACT score ranges between 24 and 29, middle 50% range on the SAT Verbal between 570 and 660, middle 50% range on the SAT Math between 550 and 650, and an average GPA of 3.80. Most Loyola students rank in the upper quarter of their graduating class, but consideration is given to students in the upper half.
Transfer students with 20 credit hours or more are evaluated on the basis of their college work only. The minimum acceptable GPA varies from 2.0 to 2.5, depending upon academic interest. Candidates must also be in good standing at the last college attended.
Loyola notifies applicants on a rolling basis after the application, supporting credentials, and secondary school counselor or teacher recommendation are received. The application is only available online and there is no application fee at LUC.edu/applyluc
Prospective students are encouraged to visit campus by arranging individual appointments and campus tours up to two weeks in advance. Arrange a visit at LUC.edu/visit.
To obtain an application, get more information, or arrange a visit, contact:
Undergraduate Admission Office
Loyola University Chicago
Sullivan Center
6339 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
Telephone: 773.508.3075 or 800.262.2373 (toll-free)
E-mail: admission@luc.edu
Website: LUC.edu/undergrad
Overview
Applicants: 25,122
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Average HS GPA: 3.68
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 660
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 650
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
25 - 30
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
The Core Curriculum is the foundation of Loyola's liberal arts education. Core courses are aimed at increasing students' understanding of themselves and the world while they explore diverse subjects and cultivate new interests. Courses provide a strong base of knowledge, skills, and values that will help students achieve academic, professional, and personal success throughout their lives.
Exceptionally well-qualified students may apply to the Interdisciplinary Honors Program.
Other special academic opportunities include pre-professional programs for law and health professions; 35+ five-year (bachelor's/master's) degree programs; 19 interdisciplinary programs; a six-year, early admission to Loyola's School of Law; and the Loyola/Midwestern University Dual-Acceptance Pharmacy Program.
Majors and Degrees Offered
The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in African Studies and the African Diaspora, anthropology, art history, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biology, biophysics, chemistry, classical civilization, computer science, criminal justice and criminology, cybersecurity, dance, economics, engineering science, English, forensic science, French, global and international studies, Greek (ancient), history, human services, information technology, Italian, Latin, mathematics, mathematics and computer science, mathematics education, music, neuroscience, philosophy, physics, physics and computer science, physics and engineering, political science, psychology, religious studies, sociology, sociology and anthropology, software engineering, Spanish, statistics, studio art, theater, theology, theoretical physics and applied mathematics, visual communication, and women's studies and gender studies.
The Institute of Environmental Sustainability offers majors in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, and Environmental Studies.
The Quinlan School of Business offers majors in accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management, information systems, international business, management, marketing, supply chain management, sport management, and a US/Europe Business double degree.
The School of Communication offers majors in advertising creative, advertising and public relations, advocacy and social change, communication studies, film and digital media, and multimedia journalism.
The School of Education offers majors in bilingual/bicultural education, early childhood/special education, elementary education, middle grade education, secondary education, and special education.
The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management, an RN to BSN, and an Accelerated BSN program, which is available to students who have already completed a baccalaureate degree.
The School of Social Work offers an undergraduate major in social work and a combined bachelor's and master's degree in social work, which can be completed in five years.
Learn more at LUC.edu/majors.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
1,682
with Terminal Degree
866
Women
816
Men
299
Minority
30
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
67%
Graduate in 5 years
73%
Graduate in 6 years
74%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
African-American/Black Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Bioinformatics.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biophysics.
Neurobiology and Behavior.
Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Corporate Communications.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Office Management and Supervision.
Operations Management and Supervision.
Organizational Leadership.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Journalism.
Organizational Communication, General.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering.
Computer Software Engineering.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
French Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Forensic Science and Technology.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
Natural Resources Management and Policy.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Applied Psychology.
Psychology, General.
Psychology, Other.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
Religious Education.
Theology/Theological Studies.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Dance, General.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
Voice and Opera.
Students Say
With its main campus standing tall alongside the shore of Lake Michigan and eight miles north of downtown Chicago, Loyola University Chicago “provides the best of both worlds: an integrated campus and a taste of the city life.” The Lake Shore Campus and the surrounding area are “gorgeous.” The academic programs are “rigorous and fascinating,” and the school offers “significant financial assistance and plenty of scholarships.” The school’s location “allows Loyola to attract topnotch faculty while giving students of all disciplines the opportunity to find something that interests them.” Built on strong Jesuit values, Loyola cares deeply about social justice (“Go forth and set the world on fire” is a common credo) and “developing intellectual and socially responsible students.” “My school is about preparing students for careers and being aware of problems around us,” says a student.
“The majority of the professors [are] excellent.” The professors “find a good balance in their teaching methods that allow students to engage the material and engage other students in the classroom.” “They are the kind of teachers that one remembers for a long time,” says a student. “Many bring in business professionals to relate our classroom material to the real world,” and “the work is challenging, but not overbearing.” “I’ve had several professors who I would go out of my way to take again,” says a student. “The academics make everyone work hard, regardless of natural ability, but it pays off every time.”
The “well-known academic integrity of the school” provides a great reputation in Chicago, and the “connections and opportunities” the school provides to students seeking jobs and internships are numerous. Because the curriculum is centered on being well rounded, “students can build an education that will serve them well in the future.” “Loyola challenges its students to be the best they can be, no matter what their major or background is.”
“The majority of the professors [are] excellent.” The professors “find a good balance in their teaching methods that allow students to engage the material and engage other students in the classroom.” “They are the kind of teachers that one remembers for a long time,” says a student. “Many bring in business professionals to relate our classroom material to the real world,” and “the work is challenging, but not overbearing.” “I’ve had several professors who I would go out of my way to take again,” says a student. “The academics make everyone work hard, regardless of natural ability, but it pays off every time.”
The “well-known academic integrity of the school” provides a great reputation in Chicago, and the “connections and opportunities” the school provides to students seeking jobs and internships are numerous. Because the curriculum is centered on being well rounded, “students can build an education that will serve them well in the future.” “Loyola challenges its students to be the best they can be, no matter what their major or background is.”
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Charles Connor
President, CEO, American Lung Assoc.
Lori Greinier
Inventor, Entrepreneur, Cast Member in Shark Tank
Bob Newhart
Actor; Comedian
Merrillyn Kosier
Executive V.P., Ariel Investments, LLC
Melody Spann-Cooper
President and GM of AVON radio
Stephanie Springs
CEO, Make-a-Wish Found., IL
Sandra Cisneros
Awarded Author & Poet
Academic Rating
81/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
67%
Graduate in 5 years
73%
Graduate in 6 years
74%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition for 2018-2019 entering students (per year): $42,270
Room and board (per year): Room and board cost is dependent on students' selection of residence hall and meal plan (average is $14,280).
Tuition part-time (per credit hour): $788
Financial Aid
At Loyola, we're committed to making a high-quality education affordable. Our Financial Aid Office works with students and families to address each student's specific situation and needs. Our expert staff evaluates financial aid eligibility for resources such as grants, scholarships, and loans to help make a Loyola education a possibility for students.
Approximately 99% of Loyola freshmen receive some form of financial aid. Students are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 in order to meet Loyola's March 1 priority processing date.
In addition to the many scholarships awarded with admission, students may also explore more than 75 types of additional scholarships. For more information, visit LUC.edu/scholarships.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$23,642
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$22,358
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,263
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
65%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$35,509
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$23,177
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$44,105
Required Fees
$1,438
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
$1,419
Transportation for Commuters
$2,160
On-Campus Room and Board
$14,780
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
84/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Loyola's total enrollment is 16,673 students, both undergraduate and graduate. The 2017 incoming freshman class consisted of 2,658 students. These students came from 43 states, Puerto Rico and 57 foreign countries. Of these students, 29% attended private/Catholic high school. Our diverse student population is comprised of 39% African American, Asian American, Latin American, Native American, and Multiracial/Other students. With 39% of our student body identifying as Buddhist, Easter Orthodox, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant, Loyola University Chicago is a home to all faiths.
Loyola offers students the chance to develop leadership and social skills by participating in any of its more than 250+ academic, athletic, cultural, hobby, media, political, social, and spiritual student-run organizations.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
11,919
Foreign Countries Represented
106
Demographics
12.54%
Asian
5.46%
Black
16.48%
Hispanic
54.79%
Caucasian
1.42%
Unknown
4.74%
International
67% female
33% male
37% are out of state
94% are full time
6% are part time
Students Say
This group of “witty, hardworking, smart, and outgoing” people are all “studious and fairly involved but able to have fun.” The typical student “comes from an upper-middle-class family, has some faith background, and balances school with social life well.” Many are from local suburbs of Chicago (“being in the city, many Loyola students are fashionable and like to experiment with clothing”) and care about “enjoying the city.” “It is very easy to fit in because of how accepting people are,” and “there is a real feel of family.” Students “normally fit in the best in activities or the freshmen residence halls.” Many students comment that there seems to be a lot of pre-med students here. Most everyone is “involved in some extracurricular or another,” and many students have a job as well.
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Loyola gives students the best of campus and city life with diverse living and learning opportunities in the world-class city of Chicago. Located off North Michigan Avenue, Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Loyola's dynamic Water Tower Campus is home to the Quinlan School of Business as well as the Schools of Communication, Continuing and Professional Studies, Education, Law, and Social Work and connects students to myriad internship, job, and service opportunities. Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, home to the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School, and the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, is located on the picturesque shore of Lake Michigan and offers students the comforts of a traditional residential campus. The Stritch School of Medicine is housed at the Medical Sciences Campus in west suburban Maywood, Illinois.
Exposure to Loyola's three Chicago campuses gives students three diverse experiences: a vibrant urban environment, the comfort of a more traditional collegiate setting, and the bustle of a professional medical environment. At each campus, students have access to computers, study areas, and dining halls, as well as a network of student groups and activities. A free intercampus shuttle is available between the Lake Shore and Water Tower Campuses.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
The Schreiber Center is home to the Quinlan School of Business. Opened in 2015, the Schreiber Center is a 10-story business learning space designed to foster community, connectivity, and transparency. This sustainable, state-of-the-art building is a landmark on our Water Tower Campus and acts as a networking hub for students, faculty, and alumni.
The 100,000+ sq. ft. Damen Student Center is a LEED Silver certified building. Named after the founder of Loyola University Chicago, the Arnold J. Damen, S.J. Student Center provides students a dedicated space to build community and encourage co-curricular engagement. Damen is the place to relax, study, play pool, watch TV, grab a snack, or hang out with friends.
The Institute of Environmental Sustainability at Loyola is the latest way we are extending our commitment to responsible leadership. The Institute provides practical experiences that will translate to your future workplace, such as working on the student-run farm or in the ecosystem research labs, as well as through degree options in environmental studies and environmental science with concentrations in conservation and restoration, food systems and sustainable agriculture, and public health.
Our student-run biodiesel program is the first and only school operation licensed to sell reclaimed biodiesel fuel In the U.S.
Not only is the recently completed Cuneo Hall a state-of-the-art building with a cutting-edge academic center—but it also uses sustainable technologies to reduce its ecological footprint. Cuneo is LEED Gold certified and will use approximately 60% less energy than comparable academic buildings.
The renovated Mundelein Center offers new options for fine arts programming. For plays and theatre are the new Newhart Family Theatre and the Underground Laboratory Theatre. Mundelein Music Hall has been completely renovated as well. These new spaces give students an opportunity to hone their craft in contemporary surroundings.
The School of Communication is in the heart of Chicago's creative and business communities. Located at the Water Tower Campus, the building features generously equipped computer labs, state-of-the-art classrooms and offices, and on-site production facilities, including street-side lab with a TV studio and radio interview sets.
The Information Commons is a four-story lakeside research facility that provides individual and group study space for students, as well as state-of-the-art technology with more than 200 computers, wireless internet connections, and a lakefront café.
Loyola's Michael R. and Marilyn C. Quinlan Life Sciences Education and Research Center provides numerous opportunities for undergraduates to engage in the latest scientific research alongside their professors in modern labs for biology, bioinformatics, chemistry, ecology, and other life sciences.
For information about campus facilities, visit https://www.luc.edu/campus_community.shtml
Off-Campus Opportunities
Students may study abroad at the John Felice Rome Center in Italy, our Vietnam location in Ho Chi Minh City, or choose from 150 other study abroad programs in 70 countries.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
40%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
87/99
First-Year Students living on campus
86%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
97/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
International Student
Other
International Student
Other
Students Say
“What’s great about Loyola is that it is very future focused, but it never forgets about the present either,” says a student. Students at this school are quite involved, and they “find a good core group of people that they work together within classes, clubs, organizations, and/or athletics.” “Community service opportunities” abound, as do plenty of study abroad opportunities, and students “go on trips that involve doing out-of-the-ordinary activities,” including skiing and skydiving.
Chicago is “a gold mine” of recreational opportunities, though students admit that the “social atmosphere of the campus is very dull.” “Basically, the biggest hobby around here is exploring Chicago. We go out every weekend, just looking for things to do and always finding them,” says a student. “Many students drink, but not all.” The campus itself is “very relaxed, a sort of oasis in a bustling city,” and there is even a beach right off campus on Lake Michigan, so “clearly, it does not feel much like a city most of the time.”
Chicago is “a gold mine” of recreational opportunities, though students admit that the “social atmosphere of the campus is very dull.” “Basically, the biggest hobby around here is exploring Chicago. We go out every weekend, just looking for things to do and always finding them,” says a student. “Many students drink, but not all.” The campus itself is “very relaxed, a sort of oasis in a bustling city,” and there is even a beach right off campus on Lake Michigan, so “clearly, it does not feel much like a city most of the time.”
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Student Accessibility Center
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Elissa Caropreso, JD
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Students are required to provide documentation from a medical provider, therapist, psychiatrist, etc. that clearly states their diagnosis. Additional information about symptoms and how their diagnosis impacts their college career is encouraged; supplemental documentation (IEP 504 plans, documents from previous universities, etc.) is encouraged.Documentation Required for ADHD
Students are required to provide documentation from a medical provider, therapist, psychiatrist, etc. that clearly states their diagnosis. Additional information about symptoms and how their diagnosis impacts their college career is encouraged; supplemental documentation (IEP 504 plans, documents from previous universities, etc.) is encouraged.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
230
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
10
Number of Religious Organizations
7
10% join a fraternity
20% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
42% participate in intramural sports
2% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Ramblers)
7 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Ramblers)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Northwestern University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Illinois Institute of Technology
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Northwestern University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Illinois Institute of Technology
Sustainability
Across five campuses and ten schools and college, Loyola applies sustainability to a common purpose of building a better society. The Institute of Environmental Sustainability strives to create solutions to the stress on our planet’s resources, expanding knowledge in the service of humanity. Teaching, research and outreach activities are focused on developing a conservation ethic for all Loyolans. Student-led businesses such as ChainLinks bike shop, Loyola Farmers Market and the Biodiesel Program provide entrepreneurial approaches to a sustainable economy. The Retreat and Ecology Campus is a living laboratory for students with a student farm, on-going ecological restoration and a place of solitude for reflection and spirituality. Loyola offers over 450 sustainability related courses each semester with academic strengths in Aquatic Ecology, Social Justice, Social Entrepreneurship, Supply-Chain Management, Environmental Advocacy, Sustainable Food Systems and Ecotoxicology. Over the last three years, student leaders have led successful campaigns to ban the sale of plastic water bottles and use of plastic bags, implement a sustainability fund, and adopt both a Climate Action Plan and a sustainable endowment policy. Recognized as #4 by Sierra Club’s Cool Schools, Loyola is AASHE STARS Gold rated, has seven LEED-certified buildings and, according to the school, more green roofs than any other university.
99/99
AASHE STARS® rating
GOLD
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
3%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Lenovo, Apple, Microsoft, Adobe
