68%

Acceptance Rate

$22,692

Avg.Financial Aid

001710

FAFSA Code

About Loyola University Chicago (LUC)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

17,007

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

HLC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Roman Catholic

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Address

1032 W. Sheridan Rd

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 7732743000
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Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Loyola University Chicago at the 248th position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

None

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

68%

SAT Range

1120 - 1310

ACT Range

25 - 30

Application Fee

FALSE$

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

None

Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Loyola University Chicago. It is a non-refundable amount. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1130-1320, it would improve her chances. The average ACT score at Loyola University Chicago is 27. However, those getting an ACT score less than 25 might also be offered admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 1032 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60660, or call (773) 274-3000.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$35,033

Average Annual Cost

$42,690

Books And Supplies

$1,200

Other Fees

$1,358

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$14,480

Budget For Other Expenses

$1,600

Total One Year Cost

$61,328

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to LUC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $61,637. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($45,543), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($14,780), and budget for other expenses ($1,600). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

14:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

85%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$1,701

Faculty Overview

51%

Male Professors

49%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Biology, General

333 Graduates

Registered Nursing, Administration,...

281 Graduates

Psychology, General

246 Graduates

Marketing

139 Graduates

Finance and Financial Management Se...

125 Graduates

Public Relations, Advertising, and...

123 Graduates

Political Science and Government

118 Graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

96 Graduates

International Relations and Nationa...

83 Graduates

Business Administration, Management...

81 Graduates

Business/Managerial Economics

79 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

75 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

69 Graduates

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

61 Graduates

Legal Support Services

58 Graduates

Health and Medical Administrative S...

56 Graduates

History

54 Graduates

Management Information Systems and...

52 Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and...

51 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

48 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

48 Graduates

Social Work

39 Graduates

Anthropology

38 Graduates

Sociology

38 Graduates

Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

35 Graduates

International Business

33 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences,...

32 Graduates

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...

30 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

29 Graduates

Physics

25 Graduates

Journalism

24 Graduates

Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

23 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

22 Graduates

Mathematics

22 Graduates

Philosophy

21 Graduates

Chemistry

20 Graduates

Business, Management, Marketing, an...

19 Graduates

Statistics

19 Graduates

Human Resources Management and Serv...

17 Graduates

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

15 Graduates

Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and...

14 Graduates

Design and Applied Arts

14 Graduates

Computer Engineering

12 Graduates

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

12 Graduates

Music

10 Graduates

Natural Resources Management and Po...

10 Graduates

Computer/Information Technology Adm...

7 Graduates

Human Services, General

7 Graduates

Classics and Classical Languages, L...

6 Graduates

Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

6 Graduates

Special Education and Teaching

6 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

6 Graduates

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multic...

5 Graduates

Mathematics and Computer Science

5 Graduates

Religious Education

5 Graduates

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

4 Graduates

Dance

4 Graduates

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

4 Graduates

Theological and Ministerial Studies

4 Graduates

Business/Corporate Communications

2 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

11,919

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

25%

Full-time

94%

Part-time

6%

Students Gender

Male

33%

US National: 44%

Female

67%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

56% White

2% Unknown

5% Black

16% Hispanic

4% Two or more races

5% Non Resident alien

12% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

46%

Out Of State

51%

In State

3%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$76,055 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 85% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

85%

Undergrads in College Housing

40%

Averege Housing Cost

$9,080/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,400/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,400/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Wolf

School Colors

maroon and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

161

Total Female Athletes

166

Intramural Sports

18

Sports Club

32

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Track and Field

Volleyball

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

No

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

Yes

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $14,780 per year for living on campus. Loyola University Chicago has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at LUC costs around $5,400 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At LUC, campus safety and security features include campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 33% male and 67% female students.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$42,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$54,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$20,000

$27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$208 - 280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

97%

Average Aid Per Year

$22,692

Students Receiving Federal Grants

25%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,900

Students Receiving State Aid

21%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,587

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

97%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,513

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$28,706

$30K - $48K

$28,665

$48K - $75K

$25,905

$75K - $110K

$22,473

> $110K

$19,402

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,261,660

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$69,615,911

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at LUC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Loyola University Chicago is around $20,918 and the federal grant is $5,062. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,671 as well as institutional aid worth $20,918. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Loyola University Chicago amount to $1,261,660 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $69,615,911.

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