Loyola University Chicago

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,902
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	77%
Students retention rate	88%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Loyola Chicago is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Loyola Chicago is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Loyola University Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Loyola Chicago emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Loyola Chicago boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$47,808

Cost of attendance at Loyola University Chicago in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$47,808

Cost of attendance at Loyola University Chicago in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Loyola University Chicago received on average $25,854 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,854

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	474	22%	$4,893	$2,319,189
Other Federal Grant	1,074	51%	$3,497	$3,755,749
State Grant/Scholarships	404	19%	$5,064	$2,045,816
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,077	98%	$23,123	$48,026,096
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,082	98%	$25,854	$53,827,661

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Loyola University Chicago students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Loyola University Chicago students is 72.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.3%.

72.0%

asian 77.6% 242 students
African American 58.4% 59 students
white 73.9% 907 students
unknown 57.7% 15 students
hispanic 64.6% 204 students
International Students 68.5% 74 students
Mixed Race 75.0% 78 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Missouri Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Missouri Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Loyola University Chicago provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Loyola University Chicago offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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