School Overview

Loyola University Chicago has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Chicago, IL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

820 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-9810
Main Phone: (312) 915-6000
Web Site: www.luc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 11,030 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 555 male students and 1,068 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 34.2% of the student body, while females made up 65.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (9)%, Hispanic (8)%, and Asian (9)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 520. One quarter of students scored at least 630.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 520 or higher. One fourth of students scored 640 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree
• First-Professional Degree
• First-Professional Degree Certificate

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Economics
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Information Technology
• Marketing

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Education Evaluation
• Educational Administration
• Educational Psychology
• International Education
• Philosophy Of Education
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical
• Nursing

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Sociology
• Urban Studies

• Family Development
• Nutrition

• Liberal Arts

• Mathematics And Computer Science

• Law And Legal

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Cell Biology And Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Other Biology
• Zoology

• Classical, Ancient, And Near East Language And Literature
• Germanic Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics
• Statistics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• Child Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Experimental Psychology
• General Psychology
• Other Psychology
• Psychobiology
• School Psychology
• Social Psychology

• Other Public Public Service
• Social Work

• Pastoral Counseling
• Religious Education
• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

Loyola University Chicago reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Loyola University Chicago is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Loyola University Chicago belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Midwestern Collegiate Conference (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.