Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois 60660
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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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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
52.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.8%/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%
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.
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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
Estimated from IL state average + large city premium