Loyola University Chicago: Review & Facts

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Loyola University Chicago is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 16,900 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1870 and is one of the 53 colleges located in Chicago, Illinois.

Loyola University Chicago is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Loyola University Chicago you can receive your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
202
Loyola University Chicago deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 202 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Biology, Law, Medical, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Loyola University Chicago is high at 81% (above Illinois average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Loyola University Chicago is good: 77%.

Student to faculty ratio at Loyola University Chicago is pretty good -- 13:1. Learn more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - about $48,100 a year. The additional fees at Loyola University Chicago (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,400; which makes it a total of $49,500 annually.

Read the details about Loyola University Chicago additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
79%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 40,909 applications were submitted and 32,379 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

Loyola University Chicago might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Loyola University Chicago in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,700
High
Loyola University Chicago offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Loyola University Chicago, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Loyola University Chicago provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 4,900 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is high -- approximately $9,700 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Loyola University Chicago. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Loyola University Chicago appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Loyola University Chicago Location and Address

Postal Address:
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W. Sheridan Rd
Chicago, Illinois
60660, USA
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