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Loyola University Chicago Healthcare Programs

Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Loyola University Chicago Rankings

Loyola University Chicago has earned the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 8	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#1 of 30	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#2 of 48	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#2 of 121	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#2 of 77	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#2 of 78	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#3 of 188	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#4 of 306	Region — Great Lakes

Where Is Loyola University Chicago?

Contact details for Loyola University Chicago are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1032 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
Phone:	7732743000
Website:	www.luc.edu/
Admissions:	www.luc.edu/undergrad/
Financial Aid:	www.luc.edu/finaid/index.shtml

How Do I Get Into Loyola University Chicago?

You can apply to Loyola University Chicago online at: https://www.luc.edu/undergrad/apply/

Loyola University Chicago is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Loyola University Chicago

Here’s what Loyola University Chicago looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Loyola University Chicago?

Loyola University Chicago maintains an acceptance rate of 82%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 9% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

23% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Loyola University Chicago, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 690. Math scores were between 570 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1170 to 1360. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Loyola University Chicago ranged between 27 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Loyola University Chicago vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	13,086	10,143	78%
Women	26,209	21,927	84%

Can I Afford Loyola University Chicago?

The average net price after aid at Loyola University Chicago is $35,196. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$52,230
In-State Fees	$1,480
Out-of-State Tuition	$52,230
Out-of-State Fees	$1,480
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$53,710
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$53,710

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 25% of students at Loyola University Chicago receive some form of financial aid (3,115 students).

Approximately 86% of students at Loyola University Chicago receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,569 per student.

24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,935.

Student Loan Debt

45% of Loyola University Chicago undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,561 per year.

Loyola University Chicago Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,768 students enrolled at Loyola University Chicago. Loyola University Chicago is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 11,576 undergraduate students at Loyola University Chicago, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Loyola University Chicago undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,435
Black or African American	879
Hispanic	2,593
White	5,348
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	11
Two or More Races	555
Non-Resident	243

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Loyola University Chicago break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	1,639
Minnesota	128
California	115
Michigan	112
Missouri	84

Additionally, approximately 2.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Loyola University Chicago Graduate Student Diversity

4,910 of Loyola University Chicago’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Loyola University Chicago, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Loyola University Chicago graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	466
Black or African American	456
Hispanic	672
White	2,445
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	137
Non-Resident	289

Online Learning at Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,692 undergraduate students at Loyola University Chicago took at least one online class — of those, 242 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,473 students took at least one online class and 1,151 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Loyola University Chicago

These healthcare programs are offered at Loyola University Chicago, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	322	41	16	387
Medicine	—	—	—	150
Health and Medical Administrative Services	25	36	—	61
Public Health	27	31	—	58
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities	—	13	22	43
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	—	13	—	13
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services	—	8	—	8
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	—	5	—	5
Medical Illustration and Informatics	—	1	—	1

Academic Programs at Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Loyola University Chicago has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.