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Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago says yes to 81.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $71,530 median earnings.
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Loyola University Chicago sits in Chicago proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Management Information Systems and Services, where graduates median $103,884 four years out. 23.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 11,737 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 81.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1160 and 1340 — above the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Loyola University Chicago's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Loyola University Chicago received 40,468 applications and admitted 32,937 (81.4%), with 2,951 enrolling.
You can apply to Loyola University Chicago without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1160 and 1340; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 590 | 640 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 29 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Loyola University Chicago compares
| Loyola University Chicago | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 81.6% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $53,710 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $71,530 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Loyola University Chicago: $71,530 median at year ten, versus $58,572 across Illinois institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $53,710 regardless of where you're from. At Loyola University Chicago, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 11,737 undergrads, Loyola University Chicago is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
73% of Loyola University Chicago students finish a bachelor's within six years — 18.2 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $53,710 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Loyola University Chicago
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services | $103,884 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $99,112 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $97,667 |
| Computer Engineering | $97,158 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $89,745 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $89,001 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,922 |
| International Business | $87,698 |
| Marketing | $86,662 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $86,190 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $82,040 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $78,575 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,094 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $77,773 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $68,942 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $67,681 |
| Security Science and Technology | $64,194 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,437 |
| Biology, General | $62,821 |
| Sociology | $61,429 |
| Philosophy | $60,571 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $59,928 |
| Social Work | $59,206 |
| Anthropology | $59,024 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $58,511 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $58,373 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,256 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,145 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $57,790 |
| History | $57,639 |
| Journalism | $57,407 |
| Psychology, General | $56,658 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $56,289 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $54,344 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,896 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $48,479 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,195 |
Median earnings for these 37 Loyola University Chicago programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $71,530 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 45 additional Loyola University Chicago programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Loyola University Chicago?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1160–1340 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 81.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Loyola University Chicago's acceptance rate?
81.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 32,937 admitted from 40,468 applicants.
How much does Loyola University Chicago cost?
At Loyola University Chicago, published tuition is $53,710 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Loyola University Chicago's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Loyola University Chicago graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $71,530 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Lewis University — 71.3% admitted
- Knox College — 70.8% admitted
- McKendree University — 71.7% admitted
- Millikin University — 66.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.