School Information

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Total Enrollment 15,879
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Loyola University Chicago

http://www.luc.edu
1032 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60660
(312) 915-6000

We are Chicago's Jesuit Catholic University-- a diverse community seeking God in all things and working to expand knowledge in the service of humanity through learning, justice and faith.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Loyola University Chicago, 93.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 80.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,807), and 67% receive loans ($7,298 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,885.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Loyola University Chicago is $27,955 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 17,384 people applied to Loyola University Chicago. Of the applicants, 78.0% were admitted (79.0% male & 78.0% female ) and 15.0% accepted (15.0% male and 15.0% female)

Of the 10,077 undergraduate students at Loyola University Chicago, 7.0% are part-time. A majority (91.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 26.0% of the 5,802 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     54.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     85.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     47.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     65.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     68.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 1/10
Admissions Office Phone 773-274-3000
Admissions Office Email admission@luc.edu
Admissions Office Address Undergraduate Admission, 1032 W. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.luc.edu/ir/cds/2002_cds.pdf
Admissions Website http://www.luc.edu/admission.shtml (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.luc.edu/undergrad/apply.shtml

In order to be accepted to Loyola University Chicago, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Loyola University Chicago SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 640
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 24
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
Loyola University Chicago Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0 5
African-American/Black Studies 0
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 0
Women's Studies 0 5
Biological and biomedical sciences 266 61 11
Biochemistry 0 2
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other 3
Bioinformatics 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 258 2
Biomedical Sciences, General 57
Cell Biology and Anatomy 1 1
Immunology 1 5
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other 0 0
Microbiology, General 0
Molecular Biochemistry 0 0
Molecular Biology 0 0 2
Pharmacology 0 0
Physiology, General 0 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 464 322
Accounting 114 23
Business Administration and Management, General 233
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 13
Business/Managerial Economics 75
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
Finance, General 80 2
Human Resources Management and Services, Other 0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 24 39
International Business/Trade/Commerce 20
Labor and Industrial Relations 0
Management Information Systems, General 9 6
Marketing, Other 19
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 76
Office Management and Supervision 30
Operations Management and Supervision 15
Organizational Behavior Studies 8 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 164
Communication and Media Studies, Other 10
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 54
Journalism 27
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 73
Computer and information sciences and support services 13 32
Computer and Information Sciences, General 6
Computer and Information Systems Security 6
Computer Science 2
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 1 18
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other 0
Information Technology 12
Education 74 178 46
Adult and Continuing Education Administration 0
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 6
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 19
Curriculum and Instruction 9 14
Education, General 6
Education, Other 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 26 14
Educational Statistics and Research Methods 1 2
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 47 28
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 37 10
International and Comparative Education 0
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 5
Multicultural Education 0 0
Psychology Teacher Education 0 0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 5
Secondary Education and Teaching 5 22
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 8 6
Special Education and Teaching, General 11 16
English language and literature/letters 82 10 6
English Language and Literature, General 82 10 6
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 0 0
Child Development 0
Human Development and Family Studies, General 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 42 10 0
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0 0
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 14 0 0
French Language and Literature 9
German Language and Literature 0
Italian Language and Literature 6
Latin Language and Literature 1 0
Spanish Language and Literature 12 10
Health professions and related clinical sciences 199 66 136
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 18
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 14
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 0
Critical Care Nursing 12
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 2
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 4
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 0
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 10 0
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD) 0
Medicine (MD) 132
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 10
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 1 4
Nursing, Other 3
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 189
History 63 25 7
History, General 63 9 7
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration 16
Legal professions and studies 30 302
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LLM, JSD/SJD) 4
Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD/SJD) 26 0
Law (LLB, JD) 302
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other 0 0
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD) 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 4
General Studies 4
Mathematics and statistics 21 11
Mathematics, General 17 7
Statistics, General 4 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 0 2
International/Global Studies 0
Mathematics and Computer Science 0
Neuroscience 0 2
Natural resources and conservation 14
Environmental Science 14
Philosophy and religious studies 29 16 11
Philosophy 29 16 11
Religion/Religious Studies 0 0
Physical sciences 56 8 7
Chemistry, General 39 8 7
Physics, General 17
Psychology 246 64 24
Clinical Psychology 8 9
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 0
Counseling Psychology 12 3
Developmental and Child Psychology 1 0
Educational Psychology 19 6
Experimental Psychology 0
Psychology, General 236 0 0
Psychology, Other 10
School Psychology 20 3
Social Psychology 4 3
Public administration and social service professions 40 294 11
Human Services, General 3
Social Work 37 294 11
Security and protective services 80 16
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 72 16
Forensic Science and Technology 8
Social sciences 200 13 4
Anthropology 32
Economics, General 0
International Relations and Affairs 65
Political Science and Government, General 56 8 0
Sociology 47 4 4
Urban Studies/Affairs 1
Theology and religious vocations 11 90 9
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 4
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 76
Religious Education 4 4
Theology/Theological Studies 7 6 9
Visual and performing arts 56
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 7
Design and Visual Communications, General 13
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 24
Fine/Studio Arts, General 7
Music, General 5
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 0
 
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