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About Loyola University Chicago

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Loyola University Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, IL, known for its jesuit institution, health sciences focus, and doctoral research university. With an acceptance rate of 79%, LUC is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 2,864 students each year. LUC is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1220–1390, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. LUC offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $27,442 per year; the sticker price of $65,788 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Loyola University Chicago acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

79%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1305
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.50 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1220 – 1390 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 26 – 31

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ED advantage at Loyola University Chicago: ED acceptance rate is 85% vs 74% regular decision, more than double. If Loyola University Chicagois your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Loyola University Chicago

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Demonstrated Interest
Loyola Chicago tracks demonstrated interest, so visit campus, attend a virtual info session, or connect with an admissions counselor and reference those interactions specifically in your application materials.
Test Score Strategy
Since Loyola is test optional and your score is below their 75th percentile range, you are better off not submitting it and letting your GPA and coursework carry the academic portion of your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Loyola University Chicago actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$66k/yr$29.0k
30k-48k~$66k/yr$28.7k
48k-75k~$66k/yr$32.4k
75k-110k~$66k/yr$36.9k
110k+~$66k/yr$42.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

77%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$58k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
12,172
Undergrad Enrollment
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