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Located in Chicago, Illinois, Loyola University Chicago is a mid-size 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 25,583 prospective students applied, and 17,198 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,630 enrolled in the school. 14,997 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,010 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $44,105 plus fees of $1,438. Loyola is ranked 182 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Loyola University Chicago within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#182 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#138 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1130/1320 |
| ACT | 25/30 |
| GPA | 3.65 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,438 |
| Room and Board | $14,780 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $63,123 |
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.