Overview

Loyola University Chicago is a University institution located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1032 West Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL  60660
United States

Contact Mr. Todd Malone
Sr. Associate Dir of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: tmalon1@luc.edu
Phone: 773-508-3075

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
African-american/black Studies
Italian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Molecular Biology
Neurobiology And Behavior
Neurobiology And Neurosciences, Other
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Office Management And Supervision
Operations Management And Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual And Multilingual Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Engineering, Other
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Clinical Nutrition/nutritionist
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health/health Care Administration/management
Physical Therapy/therapist
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Legal Professions And Studies, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
International/globalization Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Religious Education
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

40,909

Applied

32,379

Accepted

11,703

Enrolled

Female Admissions

27,651

Females Applied

22,412

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

13,258

Males Applied

9,967

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.77

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	October 15th
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	645	610	690
SAT Math	630	580	680
ACT Composite	29	27	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

50,270

Private

Fees

1,126

Full-time student fees

13,275

Room & board

10,270

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

38,909

Avg. Financial Aid Package

41,181

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

22,233

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,072

Avg. Loan Aid

20,524

Avg. Grant Aid

26,461

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

85.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

11,703

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

44%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	20.8%
Black or African American	6.24%
White or Caucasian	50.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	13.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	4.91%
Other	1.25%

Gender

Male (31.18%)

Female (68.82%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	42%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome Week, Senior Send-Off and Finals Breakfast

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Panhellenic Council, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Vegetarian and Vegan Society, Interfraternity Council and American Medical Student Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

1,863

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 915

Part-time - 948

Male - 832

Female - 1,031