Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois · Private, a large city · 11,737 undergraduates
Affiliated with Roman Catholic.
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Is it hard to get into Loyola Chicago?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
81.6%
40,468 applied
SAT, middle half
1170 to 1360
Reading plus math, out of 1600
ACT, middle half
27 to 32
Composite, out of 36
Test scores this year
Optional: considered if sent
9% of admitted students enrolled
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenConsidered
- College-prep programConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- EssayConsidered
How much does Loyola Chicago cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
Tuition and fees
$56,060
A full year, sticker price
$70,688
Living on campus
Average price after grants
$36,340
Students who got federal aid
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $30,709 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $31,498 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $31,297 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $35,289 |
| Over $110,000 | $43,708 |
- Room and board on campus
- $17,600 a year; $16,088 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $1,600 a year
- The school's own grants
- 96% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $24,395
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Loyola Chicago students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
Typical debt at graduation
$23,750
About $270 a month over ten years
Students who borrow
46.4%
Get a Pell Grant
29.7%
Federal grant for lower-income families
Over 25 when they start
4.7%
What do Loyola Chicago graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Six years after starting
$61,615
Ten years after starting
$78,431
Middle half: $55,570 to $111,100
Best-paid program, five years out
$122,021
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Lowest-paid program, five years out
$41,005
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Do Loyola Chicago students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Back for second year
81.7%
Graduate in six years
72.1%
The four-year figure is for a later, smaller group, so it is not shown
After eight years
74% graduated
18% transferred, 0% still enrolled
Who goes to Loyola Chicago?
Women
69.2%
First in their family at college
27.7%
Part-time
4%
Students per teacher
13
- Background
- White 47%, Hispanic 23%, Black 8%, Asian 13%, Two or more 5%, International 2%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 4,989 beds
What do Loyola Chicago graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 93 | $65,588 | $122,021 | $21,625 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 26 | $80,296 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Information Science/Studies | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 15 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer Engineering | 42 | $77,044 | $120,006 | $26,394 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 120 | $77,747 | $106,144 | $23,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 209 | $63,500 | $94,646 | $23,500 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 34 | Hidden | $76,486 | Hidden |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 69 | $57,385 | $110,800 | $24,730 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 27 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 255 | $72,192 | $109,039 | $20,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 26 | $63,277 | $83,674 | Hidden |
| International Business | 64 | $68,214 | $98,661 | $25,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 156 | $76,457 | $119,340 | $19,500 |
| Marketing | 259 | $58,606 | $88,453 | $22,750 |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 746 | $82,706 | $89,762 | $25,000 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 57 | $59,113 | $79,014 | $25,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Public Health | 55 | Hidden | Hidden | $23,250 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 0 | Hidden | $73,385 | Hidden |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 55 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 70 | $38,451 | $71,580 | $26,000 |
| Biology, General | 538 | $33,834 | $74,019 | $25,000 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 29 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 23 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 53 | $38,085 | Hidden | $25,000 |
| Forestry | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 123 | $41,350 | $62,596 | $23,815 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 209 | $35,817 | Hidden | $23,215 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemistry | 20 | Hidden | $71,685 | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 21 | Hidden | $85,768 | Hidden |
| Physics | 18 | Hidden | $92,941 | Hidden |
| Statistics | 15 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| English Language and Literature, General | 75 | $33,634 | $63,516 | $22,750 |
| History | 91 | $41,930 | $58,738 | $20,250 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 59 | $19,393 | $83,948 | $23,000 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Religious Education | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 37 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 42 | Hidden | $60,856 | Hidden |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Education, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Special Education and Teaching | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 91 | $55,773 | $57,215 | $24,625 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Dance | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Design and Applied Arts | 34 | Hidden | $77,151 | Hidden |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 39 | $30,943 | $41,005 | Hidden |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 33 | Hidden | $51,925 | Hidden |
| Music | 20 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science | 10 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| International/Globalization Studies | 79 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
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Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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