Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL · Large city

AskSchool #258 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Religious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
81.6%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$36,079
Sticker price $67,408
Graduation rate
73%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$71,530
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
81.6%
Applicants (fall 2023)
40,468
Admitted (fall 2023)
32,937
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
2,951
Yield (admitted who enroll)
9.0%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
84%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
76%
SAT reading, middle 50%
600–690
SAT math, middle 50%
570–670
ACT composite, middle 50%
27–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
25% / 12%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
considered
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$28,992
Family income $30–48k$28,663
Family income $48–75k$32,432
Family income $75–110k$36,853
Family income $110k+$42,346
Full sticker price (per year)
$67,408
Tuition & fees – in-state
$53,710
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$53,710
Median debt at graduation
$24,157
Students with federal loans
45%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
73%
Freshmen who return for year 2
82%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$50,621
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$71,530

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
11,737
Graduate students
4,846
Student-to-faculty ratio
13 : 1
Women
69%
Students receiving Pell grants
24%
Full-time faculty
52%

Undergraduate diversity

White47%
Hispanic23%
Asian13%
Black8.1%
Two or more5.0%
International2.1%
Unknown1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing19%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences14%
Health Professions12%
Psychology9.0%
Social Sciences7.3%
Communication & Journalism5.8%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement4.2%
Interdisciplinary Studies3.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Mark Reed, EdD.
Main phone
(773) 274-3000
Address
1032 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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