Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001710
- Phone: (708) 344-0000 x00000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
67.22%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,074Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Loyola University Chicago
8317 W North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL
Loyola University Chicago, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Chicago, IL, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Enrollment at Loyola University Chicago exceeds sixteen thousand per year.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1610 to 1950 on the SAT and in a range of 25 to 29 on the ACT is common among students accepted to this school. Roughly 50 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 20 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is nearly $37,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is about $8,300 annually. Loyola University Chicago may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at Loyola University Chicago through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available may include but not limited to:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)
Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.luc.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Loyola University Chicago accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Loyola University Chicago has a total student population of about 17,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 16% enrolling as graduate students and 70% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $44,000-$53,000 per year
- Part time students pay in the range of $810 to $980 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 97% | $22,692 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 65% | $8,273 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Loyola University Chicago may offer student services including:- Online classes
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Loyola University of Chicago - Medical Center
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program
- * Accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission (since 1997)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program
- * Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1993)
Campus: Loyola University Chicago
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Law Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Master's in Public Health (M.P.H.) Program
- School Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Loyola University Chicago is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Missouri Valley Conference)
- Track and Field (Missouri Valley Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Loyola University Chicago by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Biomedical Science (D, M)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Physiology (M)
- Bioinformatics (B, M)
- Immunology (D, M)
- Pharmacology (D, M)
- Biophysics (B)
- Microbiology
- Neuroscience
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, M)
- Finance (B, M)
- Information Systems (B, C, M)
- Office Management and Supervision (B)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (B, C, M)
- International Business (B, C)
- Human Resources (B, C, M)
- Entrepreneurship (B)
- Organizational Behavior Studies (C)
- Operations Management
- Risk Management and Insurance
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
- Journalism (B)
- Multimedia (B, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (M)
- Information Technology (B, M)
Education
- Higher Education Administration (D, M)
- Secondary Education (B, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (D, M)
- Elementary Education (B, M)
- Special Education (B, M)
- Early Childhood Education (B)
- Curriculum and Instruction (D, M)
- Guidance Counselor (M)
- ESL (C)
- Kindergarten and Preschool Education
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist
- Science Teacher
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, M)
- Medicine (D)
- Physical Therapy (B)
- Healthcare Administration (B, C, M)
- Family Practice Nurse (C, M)
- Public Health (C, M)
- Dietetics (C, M)
- Adult Health Nurse (M)
- Critical Care Nursing (M)
- Nursing Administration (M)
- Nursing Science (D)
- Medical Technology
- Health Informatics
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Statistics (B, M)
- Math (B, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- School Psychology (D, M)
- Clinical Psychology (D, M)
- Developmental And Child Psychology (D, M)
- Counseling Psychology (D)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, C, D, M)
- Public Policy (M)
- Human Services (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, M)
- Forensic Science (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, M)
- International Relations (B)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B)
- Economics
- Urban Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Christian Counseling (C, M)
- Theology (B, D, M)
- Ministry (M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Dance (B)
- Design and Visual Communications (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, C)
- Music (B)
- Art History (B)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001710
- Phone: (708) 344-0000 x00000
- School Homepage