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#6 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

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Overview

Enrollment

16,899
Loyola University Chicago overview
Location Chicago, Illinois
Online luc.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Loyola University Chicago overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Loyola University Chicago, founded in 1870, is a private Jesuit university situated along the shores of Lake Michigan within the vibrant urban context of Chicago, Illinois. The institution boasts a diverse array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, with a notable emphasis on disciplines like social sciences, business, and nursing. Its Lake Shore Campus, characterized by modern and gothic architecture, provides on-campus housing options that accommodate a significant portion of its student population. Loyola University Chicago maintains a selective admissions process and is committed to a holistic review of applicants. While the university has a variety of athletic teams competing in the NCAA Division I as the Ramblers, it is particularly recognized for its men's basketball program, which has achieved significant success in national tournaments.

In the most recent statistical year 40,909 prospective students applied, and 32,379 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,864 enrolled in the school.  15,097 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,802 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $48,100 plus fees of $1,398. Loyola is ranked 223 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Loyola is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
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SAT 1180/1370
ACT 27/31
GPA 3.71

Applications Accepted

79.1% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$48,100
Costs for Loyola University Chicago
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,398
Room and Board $15,520
Budget for Other Expenses$1,600
Total One Year Cost$67,818

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$59,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

70% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Loyola University Chicago students
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.

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Last updated February 24, 2024