Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Loyola University Chicago is a private institution in Chicago with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1283, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 11.6K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,530 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,196.
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News & Alerts
Loyola University Chicago Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1283
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
52.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
89
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (215)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
- •84% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History Madonna Della Strada Chapel On June 30, 1870, Jesuit priest and educator Arnold Damen established St.
- •In 1909, the school was renamed Loyola University, and in 1912, it began to move to the Lake Shore Campus; today the original building is part of St.
- •To meet the growing needs of Chicago, Loyola established professional schools in law (1908), medicine (1909), business (1922), and nursing (1935).
- •The Chicago College of Dental Surgery became part of the university in 1923, and closed 70 years later.
- •A downtown campus was founded in 1914, and with it, the School of Sociology.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average