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.
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 | |
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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.
If you are interested in seeing Loyola University Chicago for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Route 41 to Chicago, or book a flight to the nearest airport, O'Hare International.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
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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ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
32 and Above
27 to 32
27 and Less
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.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1350 and Above
1180 to 1350
1180 and Less
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.
Tuition & Fees
$65,568
In State$65,568
Out-of-StateWondering 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.
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Full Time5%
Part Time59%
In State41%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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