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ACCEPTANCE RATE

67.22%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

14

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$20,074

Average 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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General Studies Degree

The general studies program at Loyola University Chicago prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer general studies degrees.

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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.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the General Studies program at Loyola University Chicago, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 240
      • Average Annual Salary: $68640
    • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
      • Average Annual Salary: $70140

    Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    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
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    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

    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