Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
Located in Chicago, Illinois, Loyola University Chicago is a large four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 37,824 prospective students applied, and 29,117 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,867 enrolled in the school. 15,377 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,121 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $46,410 plus fees of $1,398. Loyola is ranked 193 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Outcomes
Value
Loyola is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Loyola University Chicago within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#193 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#148 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#456 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1160/1360 |
| ACT | 27/32 |
| GPA | 3.71 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,398 |
| Room and Board | $15,180 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,788 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=146719 IPEDS survey data for Loyola University Chicago.
Current students may use the Loyola University Chicago GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.