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Campus & Student Life at Loyola University Chicago

Home to about 11,612 undergraduates in 2020, Loyola Chicago is a large, private university located in Chicago, Illinois. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Loyola Chicago offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Loyola Chicago can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Loyola Chicago Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Loyola University Chicago is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Loyola Chicago Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 14.0% of the student population at Loyola Chicago. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Loyola Chicago Disability Services.

Loyola Chicago for the Military

While not a "service academy", Loyola Chicago does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Loyola Chicago Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Loyola Chicago for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Loyola University Chicago

Loyola Chicago offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Loyola University Chicago

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Loyola University Chicago

Loyola Chicago has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,612 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 10,924 (94.1%). Part-time attendance was 688 (5.9%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
10,92468811,612

Loyola University Chicago is Ranked #432 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Loyola Chicago receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Loyola Chicago #432 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Loyola University Chicago

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Loyola Chicago by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Loyola Chicago Diversity Guide.

Loyola University Chicago Competes in the NCAA

Loyola Chicago has a total of 257 student athletes, 129 men and 128 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$10,386,126
Total Expenses (all teams)$10,386,126
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Loyola University Chicago Athletics

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