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Loyola University Chicago, or LU, is a private co-educational Jesuit university, founded in Chicago in 1870. It was named after the Jesuit patron, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Loyola is one of the member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. It enrolls more than 15,000 students every year.
Loyola University Chicago offers a variety of degrees and programs through the following schools and colleges:
Loyola University Chicago’s sports teams are nicknamed the Loyola Ramblers and the LU Wolf is the mascot for the University.
The main campus of Loyola University is in Chicago, Illinois (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Loyola University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Loyola University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 540 to 640. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 530 or more. Students attending Loyola University come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Loyola University are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 14,764 enrolled students.
Loyola University is generally not a school for part-time students. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Loyola University belong to the Horizon League for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Loyola University Chicago
820 N. Michigan
Chicago, IL 60611-9810
General Phone: (312) 915-6000
Admissions Phone: (312) 915-6500
Financial Aid Phone: (773) 508-3155
http://www.luc.edu
Loyola University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 634 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, MIS, organizational behavior, managerial economics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 451 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, multicultural education, educational administration, psychology teaching, secondary teaching, higher education administration, school counseling, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 448 | political science, English, history, sociology, international studies, general studies, anthropology, Spanish language, ... |
| Law | 335 | law, health tax, legal research, banking and finance, tax law |
| Science | 242 | biology, chemistry, cell biology and anatomy, molecular biochemistry, physics, pharmacology, microbiology and immunology, molecular biology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 212 | psychology, psychology courses, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, medical ethids, child psychology, experimental psychology, psychobiology |
| Family And Social Work | 181 | social work, food and nutrition, child development, family studies |
| Medicine | 175 | medicine, medical scientist, neuroscience |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 160 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing science, nursing administration, pediatric nursing, critical care nursing, adult health nursing, clinical nurse specialist, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 118 | philosophy, pastoral counseling, theology, ministry, religion, religious education |
| Media | 81 | communication studies, journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 57 | computer science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 56 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mathematics | 28 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science, statistics |
| Fine Arts | 21 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 19 | theatre arts management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Loyola University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,436 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 1,185 | 75 |
| First-professional degree | 412 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 204 | 33 |
In 2005, Loyola University had a total enrollment of 14,764 students (13,254 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| First Professional | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 59% |
| Ohio | 6% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Loyola University offers campus housing for 3,300 of its 13,254 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14,579 | 10,722 | 74% | 2,080 | 19% |
| Men | 4,648 | 3,371 | 73% | 715 | 21% |
| Women | 9,931 | 7,351 | 74% | 1,365 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 37% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (312) 915-6500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,236 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,236 |
| Room and board | $ 9,284 |
| Room charge | $ 6,214 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,070 |
| Books and supplies | $ 886 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,875 |
Financial Aid:
Loyola University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 171000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (773) 508-3155
Loyola University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 23 | $113,917 | 8 | $107,756 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $112,618 | 10 | $84,493 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 28 | $113,685 | 21 | $90,934 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 108 | $96,949 | 32 | $87,422 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 111 | $71,616 | 74 | $65,336 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $61,339 | 30 | $58,502 |
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $50,755 | 54 | $49,214 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 263 | $79,293 | 190 | $63,394 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Horizon League |
| Track | Horizon League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68 | 87 | 155 |
| Track | 21 | 19 | 40 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 55 | 90 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Multicultural Education
Psychology Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Latin Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICINE
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Critical Care Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Chemistry, General
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Molecular Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Loyola University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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