Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
82%
Average SAT
1,297
ACT midpoint
30
Enrollment
11,737
In-state tuition
$53,710
Out-of-state tuition
$53,710
Avg net price
$36,079
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1170 and 1360 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 30

Popular programs at Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.415
2Biology, General.305
3Psychology, General.269
4Marketing.170
5Political Science and Government.160
6Finance and Financial Management Services.146
7Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.139
8Business Administration, Management and Operations.121
9Neurobiology and Neurosciences.115
10Criminal Justice and Corrections.88
11Management Information Systems and Services.86
12Accounting and Related Services.72
13Social Work.67
14Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.53
15History.53
16International/Globalization Studies.52
17Natural Resources Conservation and Research.49
18Computer and Information Sciences, General.49
19English Language and Literature, General.43
20Business/Managerial Economics.41

Showing top 20 of 73 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Loyola University Chicago?

Loyola University Chicago has an acceptance rate of 82% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Loyola University Chicago?

Admitted students at Loyola University Chicago typically score between 1170 and 1360 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Loyola University Chicago cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Loyola University Chicago is approximately $36,079 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Loyola University Chicago?

4-year graduation rate data for Loyola University Chicago is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.