Loyola University Chicago Admission
Acceptance Rate
81.39%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
8.96%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,864
SAT Scores
1,250
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 40,909 students have applied and 32,379 students have allowed to admit to Loyola University Chicago (Acceptance rate: 79.15%). Loyola University Chicago's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 8.85 % where 2,864 students have finally enrolled out of 32,379 admitted students.
Loyola University Chicago acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Duquesne University and Marquette University, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 66.92%).
Loyola University Chicago enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 15.11%).
How to Apply to Loyola University Chicago
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Loyola University Chicago. Loyola University Chicago offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.luc.edu/undergrad/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.luc.edu/undergrad/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.luc.edu/finaid/index.shtml |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.luc.edu/undergrad/tuitionandfinancialaid/netpricecalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.luc.edu/finaid/veteducation.shtml |
| Athletic | https://loyolaramblers.com/sports/2017/5/25/compliance-about-us-html.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://www.luc.edu/sac/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Loyola University Chicago and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago is 1,250 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Loyola University Chicago is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,291). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago | 1,250 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,291 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Loyola University Chicago, 731 students submitted SAT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,250 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 645 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 630 | 680 |
| Total | 1,180 | 1,275 | 1,370 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Loyola University Chicago, 587 students submitted ACT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 29 | 31 |
| English | 26 | 30 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 27 | 29 |
Loyola University Chicago Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Loyola University Chicago. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |