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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, ILPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 82% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Loyola University Chicago is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Chicago, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 11.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 82%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
11.7K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
82% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 690
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 32
1typical 50% range36
82%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $154,544
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,553
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $130,041
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,044
Earnings 5yr: $135,295
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,090
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,695
Earnings 5yr: $106,476
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,384
Earnings 5yr: $125,944
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,017
Earnings 5yr: $124,591
Debt: N/A
Statistics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,280
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,629
Earnings 5yr: $96,986
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,884
Earnings 5yr: $119,530
Debt: $24,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,112
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,701
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,667
Earnings 5yr: $93,326
Debt: $22,125
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,532
Earnings 5yr: $158,574
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,158
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,808
Earnings 5yr: $74,043
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,859
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,642
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,745
Earnings 5yr: $72,266
Debt: $25,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,001
Earnings 5yr: $102,491
Debt: $24,988
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$36,079
In-State Tuition$53,710
Out-of-State Tuition$53,710
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
24%
Pell Grants
45%
Take Loans
75%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$58,411
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$71,530
Completion Signals
73%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$221/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
31%
Men69%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 31% men and 69% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$87,753
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