At a glance
Average net price
$36,079
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
73.0%
Admission rate
82%
Undergrad size
11,737
In-state tuition
$53,710
Out-of-state tuition
$53,710
Cost of attendance
$67,408
Median earnings (10y)
$71,530
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,297
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 81.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (23%), social sciences (23%), humanities & arts (18%).
- STEM23%
- Health14%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services4%
- Business17.6%~2,068 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences15.5%~1,817 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Health professions14.0%~1,646 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology9.0%~1,060 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences8.1%~951 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication6.4%~752 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~392 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~352 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~352 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.5%~299 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.1%~251 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~246 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal2.0%~234 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education1.8%~216 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~202 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.4%~167 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.3%~154 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.9%~106 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~96 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~93 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~75 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~61 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture0.1%~18 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Theology0.1%~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 839 | $66,111 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 718 | $42,843 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 566 | $22,900 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 549 | $28,250 | $25,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 495 | $69,345 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 352 | $78,836 | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 311 | $58,157 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 311 | $46,476 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 307 | $32,001 | $23,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 295 | $58,529 | $24,988 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Graduate certificate | 271 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 258 | $40,389 | $25,000 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 240 | $89,863 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 239 | $52,064 | $25,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 221 | $29,188 | $25,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 188 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 181 | $36,200 | $25,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 176 | $66,063 | $24,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 139 | $62,124 | $22,125 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 138 | $93,218 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 130 | $53,386 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Graduate certificate | 129 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 123 | — | $21,133 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 116 | $31,620 | $24,042 |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 109 | $17,830 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 104 | $42,160 | $25,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 103 | — | $24,000 |
| Behavioral Sciences. | Associate's | 99 | — | $5,701 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 94 | $64,073 | $22,701 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 87 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Master's | 82 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 82 | $29,059 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 79 | $34,388 | $25,000 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 76 | $52,918 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 75 | $51,505 | $21,574 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 73 | $29,376 | $25,000 |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 71 | — | $35,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 70 | $32,189 | $25,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 69 | $33,278 | $22,250 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Master's | 68 | $39,927 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a large institution located in Chicago, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 11,737 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Loyola University Chicago — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $36,079 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $53,710 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $67,408 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 73.0%, a strong completion outcome. 81.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $71,530 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Loyola University Chicago confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (23% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), humanities & arts (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Loyola University Chicago accepts 82% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,297. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Chicago, Illinois (city), Loyola University Chicago draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Loyola University Chicago
Q.How much does Loyola University Chicago cost?
The average net price at Loyola University Chicago is $36,079 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $67,408.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Loyola University Chicago?
Loyola University Chicago has a 6-year graduation rate of 73.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Loyola University Chicago?
Loyola University Chicago admits 82% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Loyola University Chicago graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Loyola University Chicago graduate earns $71,530 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Loyola University Chicago?
Published tuition is $53,710 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Loyola University Chicago located?
Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois (ZIP 60660).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Loyola University Chicago at their official website.