What SAT score do I need for Loyola University Chicago?

Loyola University Chicago's middle 50% SAT range is 1170 to 1360. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Loyola University Chicago?

Middle 50% ACT range is 27 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Loyola University Chicago?

Loyola University Chicago admits roughly 82% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Loyola University Chicago actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $36,079 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Loyola University Chicago a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Loyola University Chicago as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL · Midwest

Acceptance rate: 81.6%
SAT mid-50: 1170-1360
Cost after aid: $36,079
Graduation rate: 73%

What Loyola University Chicago says matters

How Loyola University Chicago rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 6.3%; 11 of 176
Yield: 0.0%; 0 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1220-1390
ACT mid-50: 26-31
CDS year: 2025-26

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 69%9,702 of 13,988
Women: 78%23,296 of 29,790

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA

Considered

Class rank
Standardized test scores
Extracurricular activities
Character or personal qualities
Alumni relation
Work experience

Not considered

Interview
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Loyola University Chicago published for 2025-26, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission120

Entrance Exams

SAT: X
ACT: X
AP: X
CLEP: X
Institutional Exam: X

Applications

Total first-time, first-year males who applied: 13,988
Total first-time, first-year females who applied: 29,790
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who applied: 176
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted: 9,702
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted: 23,296
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who were admitted: 11
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 720
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 1,885
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 720
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 1,885
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 362
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 20,089
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 1,382
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 15,530
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 1,170
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 7,973
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 53
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 164

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:: 0
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:: 0
Number of wait-listed students admitted:: 0

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 15
English: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 3
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 2
History: 1
Academic electives: 0
Computer Science: 0
Visual/Performing Arts: 0
Other (specify): 0

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular activities: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Considered
Geographical residence: Not Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Work experience: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,220
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,390
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 580
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 690
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 540
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 660
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 26%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 31%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 23%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 29%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 25%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 34%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 20.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 47.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 27.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 3.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 0.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100.1
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 23.8
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 57.5
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 18
SAT Composite: 800-999: 0.7
SAT Composite: 600-799: 0
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
ACT Composite: 30-36: 43.8
ACT Composite: 24-29: 45.9
ACT Composite: 18-23: 9.8
ACT Composite: 12-17: 0.5
ACT Composite: 6-11: 0
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 37%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 69%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 92%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 8.4%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 1.8%
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 36%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 21%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 18%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 13%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 8.5%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 3.6%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 0
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 43%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 20%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 16%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 6.6%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 3.3%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 0
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.74

Admission Policies

Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Must reply by (date): X
Date: Month: 5
Date: Day: 1
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: No

Transfer Admission22

Fall Applicants

Total: 3,175
Total: 1,541
Total: 393

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2.0
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: Engineering majors require prerequisite coursework including science and math for transfer admission. CDS-D Page 18 Common Data Set 2024-2025
Fall Closing Date: Month: 6
Spring Closing Date: Month: 12
Fall Notification Date: Month: 8
Spring Notification Date: Month: 1
Fall Rolling Admission: X
Spring Rolling Admission: X
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:: ##

Transfer Credit Policies

If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://www.luc.edu/undergrad/admissions/veterans/
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:: Yellow Ribbon Program: https://www.luc.edu/veterans/vaeducationalbenefits/ch33post911gibi

Academic Offerings and Policies26

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
English as a Second Language (ESL): X
Exchange student program (domestic): X
External degree program: X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Liberal arts/career combination: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
English (including composition): X
Foreign languages: X
History: X
Humanities: X
Intensive writing: X
Mathematics: X
Philosophy: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X
Other (describe):: X
Describe:: Theological & Religious Knowledge and Inquiry; Ethical Knowledge & Inquiry; Engaged

Student Life22

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Opera: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X

Housing

Coed residence halls: X
Apartments for single students: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Annual Expenses20

Private Tuition

Tuition: 56930
Tuition: 56930

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 1580
Food and housing (on-campus):: 17980
Housing Only (on-campus):: 11270
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6710
Required Fees:: 1580
Food and housing (on-campus):: 17980
Housing Only (on-campus):: 11270
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6710

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1600
Transportation:: 450
Other expenses:: 1700
Books and supplies:: 1600
Transportation: 2160
Other expenses:: 1700
Books and supplies:: 1600
Food and housing total*: 16088
Transportation:: 450
Other expenses:: 1700

Financial Aid113

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 842
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 27,362
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 20
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 51,116
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 4,139
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 24,260
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 113
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 40,878
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 64
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 6,762
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 1
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 10,511

Reporting Year

Academic Year: 2025-2026 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 28612318
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 19348374
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 170333156
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 5443590
Total Scholarships/Grants: 223737438
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 43007254
Federal Work-Study: 15782966
Total Self-Help: 58790220
Parent Loans: 29011266
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 4462752
Athletic Awards: 706194

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 2661889
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 49116
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 110099341
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 2649902
Total Scholarships/Grants: 115460248
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 29168417
Total Self-Help: 29168417
Parent Loans: 30699148
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 5824056
Athletic Awards: 5116246

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 2,605
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 2,332
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 1,743
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 1,743
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,717
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,370
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 268
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 334
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 84%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 47627
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 35854
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4989
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3528
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 11,120
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 8,358
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 6,751
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 6,743
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 6,574
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 4,006
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 877
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1,176
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 83%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 45989
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 33467
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 6555
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4441
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 465
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 271
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 231
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 216
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 142
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 128
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 0
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 7
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 58%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 16858
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 9793
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 5207
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3204

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 2,515

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 1,458
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 1,420
C. Institutional loan programs.: 16
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 403
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 58.00
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 56.00
C. Institutional loan programs.: 1.00
D. State loan programs.: 0.00
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 16.00
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 42570
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 25365
C. Institutional loan programs.: 1008
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 64709

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 6,161,586

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X

Financial Aid Notification

If yes, starting date (Month):: 2
If yes, starting date (Day):: 1

Financial Aid Reply

Students must reply by (date): Month: 5
Students must reply by (date): Day: 1

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
Federal Nursing Loans: X
College/university loans from institutional funds: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Art: X
Athletics: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: CDS-H Page 31 Common Data Set 2024-2025

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred37

Diploma/Certificates

Computer and information sciences: 18
Law/legal studies: 73
Interdisciplinary studies: 1
Business/marketing: 8
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Associate

Liberal arts/general studies: 32
Interdisciplinary studies: 49
Business/marketing: 20
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Bachelors

Agriculture: 0
Natural resources and conservation: 3
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 1
Communication/journalism: 6
Computer and information sciences: 2
Education: 3
Engineering: 1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 1
Law/legal studies: 0
English: 2
Liberal arts/general studies: 32
Biological/life sciences: 15
Mathematics and statistics: 1
Military science and military technologies: 28
Interdisciplinary studies: 2
Parks and recreation: 1
Philosophy and religious studies: 1
Theology and religious vocations: 0
Physical sciences: 1
Psychology: 9
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 4
Public administration and social services: 2
Social sciences: 8
Visual and performing arts: 3
Health professions and related programs: 12
Business/marketing: 22
History: 2
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence177

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males: 10
All other degree-seeking: males: 147
Total degree-seeking: males: 3,324
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 13
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: males: 3,337
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males: 10
All other degree-seeking: males: 147
Total degree-seeking: males: 157
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 404
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: males: 561
Total undergraduate students: males: 3,898
Degree-seeking, first-time: males: 308
All other degree-seeking: males: 903
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: males: 92
All other degree-seeking: males: 227
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 13
Total graduate Part-Time Students: males: 332
Total Graduate Students: males: 1,543
Total All Students: males: 5,441
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females: 1,885
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females: 17
All other degree-seeking: females: 291
Total degree-seeking: females: 7,788
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 38
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: females: 7,826
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females: 17
All other degree-seeking: females: 291
Total degree-seeking: females: 308
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 600
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: females: 908
Total undergraduate students: females: 8,734
Degree-seeking, first-time: females: 684
All other degree-seeking: females: 1,881
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: females: 186
All other degree-seeking: females: 579
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 13
Total graduate Part-Time Students: females: 778
Total Graduate Students: females: 3,343
Total All Students: females: 12,077
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: Unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: Unknown: 1
All other degree-seeking: Unknown: 7
Total degree-seeking: Unknown: 8
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: Unknown: 8
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: Unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: Unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: Unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: Unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: Unknown: 0
Total undergraduate students: Unknown: 8
Degree-seeking, first-time: Unknown: 2
All other degree-seeking: Unknown: 4
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: Unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: Unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: Unknown: 0
Total Graduate Students: Unknown: 6
Total All Students: Unknown: 14
Total all undergraduates: 12,640
Total all graduate: 4,892
Grand Total All Students: 17,532

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: males: 1,211
Total graduate Full-Time Students: females: 2,565
Total graduate Full-Time Students: Unknown: 6

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 53
Hispanic/Latino: 638
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 205
White, non-Hispanic: 2
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0
Asian, non-Hispanic: 346
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1,181
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 147
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 33
TOTAL: 2,605
Nonresidents: 259
Hispanic/Latino: 2,843
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 992
White, non-Hispanic: 5,215
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 12
Asian, non-Hispanic: 1,501
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 6
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 605
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 152
TOTAL: 11,585
Nonresidents: 275
Hispanic/Latino: 2,945
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 1,017
White, non-Hispanic: 5,467
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 12
Asian, non-Hispanic: 1,555
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 6
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 620
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 743
TOTAL: 12,640

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 63
Associate degrees: 96
Bachelor's degrees: 2,509
Postbachelor's certificates: 390
Master's degrees: 1,247
Post-Master's certificates: 16
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 156
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 501

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 558
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 644
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,428
Total: 2,630
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 557
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 644
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,427
Total: 2,628
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 316
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 434
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 998
Total: 1,748
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 37
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 37
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 93
Total: 167
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 7
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 11
Total: 20
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 355
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 478
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,102
Total: 1,935
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 63.73
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 74.22
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 77.22
Total: 73.63
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 649
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 457
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,664
Total: 2,770
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2
Total: 2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 649
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 457
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,662
Total: 2,768
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 377
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 309
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,156
Total: 1,842
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 39
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 36
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 120
Total: 195
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 12
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 6
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 12
Total: 30
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 428
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 351
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,288
Total: 2,067
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 65.9
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 76.8
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 77.5
Total: 74.7
2022 Cohort: 13
2022 Cohort: 0
2021 Cohort: 0

Retention Rates

Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date.: 85%

Instructional Faculty And Class Size39

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 831
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 178
C. Total number who are females: 431
D. Total number who are males: 400
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 35
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 818
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 103
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 4
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 7
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 186
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 574
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 114
C. Total number who are females: 343
D. Total number who are males: 231
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 12
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 364
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 223
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 26
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 168
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 172
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 1,405
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 292
C. Total number who are females: 774
D. Total number who are males: 631
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 47
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 1,182
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 326
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 30
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 175
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 358

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio: 13
based on ____ students: 13,843

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 191
10-19: 191
20-29: 621
30-39: 544
40-49: 514
50-99: 243
100+: 50

Source: Loyola University Chicago's Common Data Set 2025-26

About Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago is a mid-sized private university in Chicago, IL, in a city setting.

What Loyola University Chicago looks for

Loyola University Chicago admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Loyola University Chicago?
Loyola University Chicago's middle 50% SAT range is 1170 to 1360. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Loyola University Chicago?
Middle 50% ACT range is 27 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Loyola University Chicago?
Loyola University Chicago admits roughly 82% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Loyola University Chicago actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $36,079 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Loyola University Chicago a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Loyola University Chicago as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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