Loyola University Chicago
Private nonprofit four-year university in Chicago, IL that costs an average of $36,340 a year after financial aid, admits 82% of applicants and graduates 72% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$36,340
Acceptance rate
82%
Graduation rate
72%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$78,431
Private nonprofitLarge city11,737 undergraduates
Cost of Loyola University Chicago
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $70,688 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $56,060 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $17,600 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| Average net price after aid | $36,340 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $30,709 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $31,498 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $31,297 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $35,289 |
| $110,001+ | $43,708 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Loyola University Chicago's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 82% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,297 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 600–690 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 570–670 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 27–32 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 72% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 82% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $61,615 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $78,431 |
| Rank in Illinois (earnings) | 11th of 65 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $23,750 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $270 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 30% |
| Students with federal loans | 46% |
Majors and programs at Loyola University Chicago
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (99)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 746 | $82,706 | $25,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 26 | $80,296 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 120 | $77,747 | $23,000 |
| Computer Engineering | 42 | $77,044 | $26,394 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 156 | $76,457 | $19,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 255 | $72,192 | $20,500 |
| International Business | 64 | $68,214 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 93 | $65,588 | $21,625 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 209 | $63,500 | $23,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 26 | $63,277 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 57 | $59,113 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | 259 | $58,606 | $22,750 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 69 | $57,385 | $24,730 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 91 | $55,773 | $24,625 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 202 | $54,198 | $23,250 |
| Social Work | 99 | $47,301 | $21,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 79 | $45,386 | $21,500 |
| Security Science and Technology | 59 | $44,285 | $26,250 |
| Political Science and Government | 286 | $44,178 | $21,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 158 | $43,748 | $23,250 |
| Journalism | 57 | $43,348 | $23,000 |
| History | 91 | $41,930 | $20,250 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 123 | $41,350 | $23,815 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 8 | $38,538 | $23,250 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 70 | $38,451 | $26,000 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 53 | $38,085 | $25,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 209 | $35,817 | $23,215 |
| Psychology | 517 | $35,804 | $22,250 |
| Sociology | 56 | $35,782 | $25,000 |
| Biology | 538 | $33,834 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature | 75 | $33,634 | $22,750 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 62 | $31,448 | $26,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 39 | $30,943 | — |
| Philosophy | 59 | $19,393 | $23,000 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 9 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 55 | — | $25,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | — | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 5 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 29 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 34 | — | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 20 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 20 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Dance | 18 | — | — |
| Data Science | 10 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 34 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 23 | — | — |
| Economics | 34 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 27 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 18 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 33 | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Human Services | 10 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 79 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 13 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 5 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 21 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 6 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Music | 20 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 2 | — | — |
| Physics | 18 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 55 | — | $23,250 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Education | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 37 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 42 | — | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 10 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 13 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 55 | — | — |
| Statistics | 15 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 9 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 5 | — | — |
Certificate programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services | 74 | $59,693 | $18,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Data Science | 3 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 11 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | — | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Sciences | 82 | $31,898 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 28 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 54 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (77)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 36 | $139,812 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 264 | $111,348 | $45,370 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 86 | $108,793 | $61,682 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 215 | $95,958 | $57,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 51 | $79,322 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 38 | $77,112 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 28 | $66,965 | $37,432 |
| Public Health | 73 | $66,807 | $44,390 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 127 | $62,845 | $61,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 29 | $61,776 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 75 | $60,630 | $36,617 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 22 | $59,527 | — |
| Social Work | 898 | $58,113 | $47,958 |
| History | 33 | $37,763 | — |
| Biology | 74 | $34,386 | $64,040 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 5 | $23,829 | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 8 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 18 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 14 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 11 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 36 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 20 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 24 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 34 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 39 | — | — |
| Data Science | 5 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 13 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 1 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 1 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 22 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 16 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 14 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 33 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 23 | — | — |
| Human Computer Interaction | 6 | — | — |
| International and Comparative Education | 17 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 21 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 34 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 236 | — | $35,844 |
| Marketing | 28 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 10 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 3 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 15 | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | — | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 6 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 81 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 1 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 20 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 18 | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 5 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 17 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Education | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 9 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 14 | — | — |
| Sociology | 17 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 27 | — | — |
| Statistics | 19 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 21 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 6 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 20 | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 3 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 26 | $142,305 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 60 | $86,442 | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 5 | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 11 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 12 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 43 | — | $64,031 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 3 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 2 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 39 | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 13 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 1 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 13 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 1 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 8 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 13 | — | — |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 9 | — | — |
| Social Work | 8 | — | — |
| Sociology | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 14 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 582 | $91,976 | $116,954 |
| Medicine | 311 | $66,676 | $263,767 |
Graduate certificate programs (36)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 4 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 5 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 2 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 6 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 7 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 22 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 7 | — | — |
| International and Comparative Education | — | — | — |
| International Business | 17 | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 46 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 317 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 108 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 26 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 13 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 2 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 4 | — | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 23 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Religious Education | 1 | — | — |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 14 | — | — |
| Social Work | 31 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 40 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 5 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul University | Chicago | $27,308 | 76% | $75,602 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston | $34,420 | 7.7% | $104,255 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago | $16,776 | 4.5% | $103,872 |
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago | $36,529 | 89% | $48,427 |
| National Louis University | Chicago | $10,364 | 95% | $52,883 |
| Lewis University | Romeoville | $17,318 | 71% | $59,389 |
| Aurora University | Aurora | $19,385 | 81% | $64,180 |
| Bradley University | Peoria | $22,469 | 77% | $76,013 |
About Loyola University Chicago
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 11,737 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | luc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Loyola University Chicago's acceptance rate?
Loyola University Chicago admits 82% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,297 on the SAT.
How much does Loyola University Chicago cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $70,688 a year (tuition and fees: $56,060). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $36,340 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $30,709.
How much do Loyola University Chicago graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $78,431 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 65 similar colleges in Illinois. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($82,706 a year after graduation).
What is Loyola University Chicago's graduation rate?
72% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% of first-year students return for a second year.