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Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private

75%acceptance rate
1220–1390SAT middle 50%
26–31ACT middle 50%
$37,592average net price

Loyola University Chicago admitted 75% of 43,954 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1220–1390 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 76% of students graduate within six years.

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Early decision and early action

Loyola University Chicago doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Loyola University Chicago rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • –

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Talent or ability
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.74 GPA. 37% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.043%
  • 3.75–3.9920%
  • 3.50–3.7416%
  • 3.25–3.4912%
  • 3.00–3.247%
  • 2.50–2.993%
  • 2.00–2.490%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $71,410 a year. After grants, students paid $37,592 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$28,666
  • $30–48k$29,489
  • $48–75k$32,527
  • $75–110k$36,217
  • $110k+$40,370

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