Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Loyola University Chicago reported a 81.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Loyola University Chicago is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Chicago, IL, with an SAT reference of 1260 and an ACT reference of 29. The historical average net price is $36,079 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

81.4%

40,468 applicants

SAT reference

1260

Combined score

ACT reference

29

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$36,079

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Loyola University Chicago

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)116012601360
ACT (composite, 1–36)272931

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

74.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

81.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

11,737

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Loyola University Chicago, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$28,992
$30,001 – $48,000$28,663
$48,001 – $75,000$32,432
$75,001 – $110,000$36,853
$110,000+$42,346

Top Majors at Loyola University Chicago

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing448
Biological & Biomedical Sciences413
Health Professions374
Psychology241
Social Sciences216
Communication & Journalism171
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice89
Natural Resources & Conservation80
Computer & Information Sciences57
English Language & Literature57

Financial Aid at Loyola University Chicago

About Loyola University Chicago

Official website: https://www.luc.edu/

Admissions: https://www.luc.edu/undergrad/

Frequently Asked Questions About Loyola University Chicago

What is the acceptance rate at Loyola University Chicago?

Loyola University Chicago reported a 81% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 40,468. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Loyola University Chicago?

The historical 81% acceptance rate suggests Loyola University Chicago was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Loyola University Chicago?

The imported historical records for Loyola University Chicago include an SAT reference value of 1260 and an ACT reference value of 29. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Loyola University Chicago?

The stored historical average net price at Loyola University Chicago is $36,079 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $27,123 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Loyola University Chicago?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Loyola University Chicago is 75%. its stored first-year retention rate is 82%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Loyola University Chicago test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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