Loyola University Chicago
2025-26
The 2025-26 Common Data Set for Loyola University Chicago — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Mar 11, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2025-26 report, Loyola University Chicago says 43,954 first-year students applied and 33,009 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 75%. 2,605 admitted students enrolled (7.9% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1220–1390 and ACT of 26–31. Compared with 2024-25, applications rose 12% (39,316 to 43,954) and the acceptance rate went from 82% to 75%.
How the class gets assembled.
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 43,954 | 33,009 | 75% | 2,605 | School-reported totals. |
n/a joined after being offered a spot. n/a of students who joined were admitted. 0% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Zero students were reported as admitted from the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 0 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 0 |
| Admitted from wait list | 0 |
| Joined after being offered | n/a |
| Admitted after joining | n/a |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
General Information
8 TABLESEnrollment And Persistence
6 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 0 | 1885 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 10 | 17 | 1 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 147 | 291 | 7 | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 3324 | 7788 | 8 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 13 | 38 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 3337 | 7826 | 8 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 10 | 17 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 147 | 291 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 157 | 308 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 404 | 600 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 561 | 908 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 3898 | 8734 | 8 | 12640 |
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 308 | 684 | 2 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 903 | 1881 | 4 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 1211 | 2565 | 6 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 92 | 186 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 227 | 579 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 13 | 13 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 332 | 778 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 1543 | 3343 | 6 | 4892 |
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total full-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total part-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Grand total all students | 5441 | 12077 | 14 | 17532 |
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 53 | 259 | 275 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 638 | 2843 | 2945 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 205 | 992 | 1017 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 2 | 5215 | 5467 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 346 | 1501 | 1555 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 1181 | 6 | 6 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 147 | 605 | 620 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 33 | 152 | 743 |
| Total | 2605 | 11585 | 12640 |
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 63 |
| Associate degrees | 96 |
| Bachelor's degrees | 2509 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 390 |
| Master's degrees | 1247 |
| Post-master's certificates | 16 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 156 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 501 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 558 | 644 | 1428 | 2630 |
| Did not persist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Final cohort | 557 | 644 | 1427 | 2628 |
| Completed in less than four years | 316 | 434 | 998 | 1748 |
| Completed in less than five years | 37 | 37 | 93 | 167 |
| Completed in less than six years | 2 | 7 | 11 | 20 |
| Total completers | 355 | 478 | 1102 | 1935 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 63.73% | 74.22% | 77.22% | 73.63% |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 649 | 457 | 1664 | 2770 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Final cohort | 649 | 457 | 1662 | 2768 |
| Completed in less than four years | 377 | 309 | 1156 | 1842 |
| Completed in less than five years | 39 | 36 | 120 | 195 |
| Completed in less than six years | 12 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| Total completers | 428 | 351 | 1288 | 2067 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 65.9% | 76.8% | 77.5% | 74.7% |
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | 13 | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 0 | 0 |
| Completed program in less than two years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers out | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 84.90% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 13988 | 29790 | 176 | 43,954 |
| Admitted | 9702 | 23296 | 11 | 33,009 |
| Enrolled | 720 | 1885 | 0 | 2,605 |
| Enrolled full-time | 720 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 1885 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
Wait List
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | — | Yes | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | Yes | — |
| Application essay | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Recommendations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interview | — | — | — | Yes |
| Extracurricular activities | — | — | Yes | — |
| Talent or ability | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Character and personal qualities | — | — | Yes | — |
| First generation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Alumni relation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Geographical residence | — | — | — | Yes |
| State residency | — | — | — | Yes |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Work experience | — | — | Yes | — |
| Level of applicant interest | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1220 | Not reported | 1390 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 580 | Not reported | 690 |
| SAT math | 540 | Not reported | 660 |
| ACT composite | 26 | Not reported | 31 |
| ACT math | 23 | Not reported | 29 |
| ACT English | 25 | Not reported | 34 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Transfer Admission
4 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 3175 |
| Admitted | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 1541 |
| Enrolled | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 393 |
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESStudent Life
2 TABLESAnnual Expenses
3 TABLES| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 56930 | 56930 |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 1580 | 1580 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | 17980 | 17980 |
| Housing only, on-campus | 11270 | 11270 |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | 6710 | 6710 |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | 16088 |
| Transportation | 450 | 2160 | 450 |
| Other expenses | 1700 | 1700 | 1700 |
Financial Aid
13 TABLES| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 842 | 4139 | 64 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 27362 | 24260 | 6762 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 20 | 113 | 1 |
| Average athletic grant | 51116 | 40878 | 10511 |
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 2605 | 11120 | 465 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 2332 | 8358 | 271 |
| Determined to have financial need | 1743 | 6751 | 231 |
| Awarded any aid | 1743 | 6743 | 216 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 1717 | 6574 | 142 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 1370 | 4006 | 128 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 268 | 877 | 0 |
| Need fully met | 334 | 1176 | 7 |
| Average percentage of need met | 83.8 | 82.5 | 57.9 |
| Average financial aid package | 47627 | 45989 | 16858 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 35854 | 33467 | 9793 |
| Average need-based self-help award | 4989 | 6555 | 5207 |
| Average need-based loan | 3528 | 4441 | 3204 |
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 1458 | 58.00 | 42570 |
| Federal loan programs | 1420 | 56.00 | 25365 |
| Institutional loan programs | 16 | 1.00 | 1008 |
| State loan programs | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Private student loans | 403 | 16.00 | 64709 |
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLES| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 831 | 574 | 1405 |
| Members of minority groups | 178 | 114 | 292 |
| Females | 431 | 343 | 774 |
| Males | 400 | 231 | 631 |
| Nonresidents | 35 | 12 | 47 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 818 | 364 | 1182 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 103 | 223 | 326 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 26 | 30 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 7 | 168 | 175 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 186 | 172 | 358 |
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 191 | Not reported |
| 10-19 students | 191 | Not reported |
| 20-29 students | 621 | Not reported |
| 30-39 students | 544 | Not reported |
| 40-49 students | 514 | Not reported |
| 50-99 students | 243 | Not reported |
| 100+ students | 50 | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLES| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | 18% | Not reported | 2% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | 73% | Not reported | 0% |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | 32% | 32% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 15% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 28% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 1% | 49% | 2% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 9% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 8% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 12% |
| Business/marketing | 8% | 20% | 22% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100% |
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