C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100

Loyola University Chicago

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Chicago, Illinois 60660
Outcomes
A
84/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
A+
92/100
Prestige
C
48/100

Quick Stats

17,397
Total Enrollment
77%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
81%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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The Loyola University Chicago Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $307,921
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,883/mo — vs ~$1,187/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60613 (5.1% cap, Chicago)

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🏆 Where Loyola University Chicago Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
of 15 schools
🥉
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
of 14 schools
🥉
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
of 4 schools
#4
Health Law
of 5 schools
#8
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
of 12 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $50,270 $50,270
Room $10,684
Board $6,210
Total Cost (On-Campus) $71,410 $71,410

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
28%
Receive Pell Grants
52%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Social Work 523 grads/yr Law 351 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 322 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 279 grads/yr Psychology, General 237 grads/yr Health Law 184 grads/yr Management Science 166 grads/yr Medicine 150 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 150 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 124 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 118 grads/yr Finance, General 106 grads/yr Accounting 83 grads/yr Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 78 grads/yr Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 75 grads/yr Environmental Science 75 grads/yr Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law 67 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 66 grads/yr Pastoral Studies/Counseling 66 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 61 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Loyola University Chicago's top programs commonly pursue.

Social and community service managers
$78k/yr 219,800 jobs
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76k/yr 17,100 jobs
Social workers, all other
$69k/yr 81,000 jobs
Healthcare social workers
$68k/yr 193,200 jobs
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
$65k/yr 92,300 jobs
Marriage and family therapists
$64k/yr 77,800 jobs
Mental health and substance abuse social workers
$60k/yr 136,800 jobs
Child, family, and school social workers
$59k/yr 399,900 jobs

Student Demographics

17,397
Total Students
69%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Hispanic 19%
Black 7%
Asian 12%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 76%
Hybrid (Some Online) 16%
Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Loyola University Chicago?
Loyola University Chicago has an acceptance rate of 81%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Loyola University Chicago?
Tuition at Loyola University Chicago is $50,270 for in-state students and $50,270 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Loyola University Chicago?
The graduation rate at Loyola University Chicago is 77%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Loyola University Chicago a good school?
Loyola University Chicago has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Loyola University Chicago?
Loyola University Chicago has a total enrollment of 17,397 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology