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$53,710
per year
In-State Tuition
79%
Acceptance Rate
73%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
Loyola University Chicago is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Chicago, IL. Programs offered include Nursing, Biology, Psychology, Political Science and Marketing.
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10 of 10 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Education
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
4
Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(4)
Basketball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(1)
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
First-year applicants are automatically considered for competitive merit scholarships; Loyola pages give different ranges and publish no GPA or test cutoffs.
Academic Scholarships (Presidential, Damen, Loyola, Trustee, Dean and Regent's)
CompetitivePages disagree: Financial Aid (Fall 2026 entrants) says $14,000 to $34,000 per year; Undergraduate Admission says $20,000 to $34,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 2.0 cumulative GPA after each semester; good academic and disciplinary standing
No separate application. Admission application by December 1; freshmen should be admitted by February 1 for scholarship consideration.
No published GPA or test cutoffs. Full-time students pursuing a first bachelor degree; tuition only.
National Merit Finalist Scholarship
CompetitiveOne full-tuition scholarship; other finalists may receive a $2,000 Loyola-sponsored scholarship (no period stated)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Submit the National Merit award letter by March 1
Must be a National Merit or National Achievement finalist and name Loyola Chicago as first-choice school with the National Merit Corporation.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$28,992
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$71,530
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,157
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 56 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 56 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 56 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP Humanities Literature & Humanities | 3 | 56 | Accepted |
CLEP Natural Sciences Science | 3 | 56 | Accepted |
CLEP Western Civilization I History | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present History & Social Sciences | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Cook County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
112 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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