Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Loyola University Chicago is 79.15% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.85%. 13,256 men and 27,647 women applied to Loyola University Chicago and 9,967 men and 22,411 women students were accepted.
6 applicants who has another gender applied and 1 were accepted.
Among them, 828 men and 2,036 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Loyola University Chicago.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 40,909 | 13,256 | 27,647 | 6 | 0 |
| Admitted | 32,379 | 9,967 | 22,411 | 1 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 2,864 | 828 | 2,036 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 79.15% | 75.19% | 81.06% | 16.67% | - |
| Yield | 8.85% | 8.31% | 9.08% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 731 students (26% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 587 students (21%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Loyola University Chicago.
The median SAT score is 1,275 with 645 SAT EBRW and 630 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 690 and the 25th percentile is 600. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 680 and 25th percentile is 580 .
The median ACT composite score is 29 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 27 at Loyola University Chicago. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 30.
The SAT and ACT scores at Loyola University Chicago are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,285, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1180 | 1275 | 1370 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 645 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 630 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 | 29 |
| ACT English | 26 | 30 | 34 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,864 first-year students enrolled in Loyola University Chicago. The proportion of full-time students is 99.93% and part-time students is 0.07%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 28.91% and women students is 71.09%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Loyola University Chicago.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,864 | 828 | 2,036 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 2,862 | 827 | 2,035 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Loyola University Chicago. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Loyola University Chicago.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Loyola University Chicago.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://www.luc.edu/undergrad/ |
| Online Application | https://www.luc.edu/undergrad/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |