Loyola University Chicago
General Information
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- Carnegie Classification:
- Research Universities (high research activity)
- Religious Affiliation:
- Roman Catholic
- Federal Aid:
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Enrollment (Fall 2008)
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- Undergraduate enrollment:
- 615, 15055
- 615
- Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
- 15670, 0
- 15670
- Graduate enrollment:
- 15670, 0
- 15670
- Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 93.00, 7
- 93.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 7, 93
- 7%
- Undergraduate student gender (Male):
- 35.00, 65
- 35.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
- 65, 35
- 65%
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaska Native:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 11.00, 89
- 11.00%
- Black or African American:
- 5.00, 95
- 5.00%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 10.00, 90
- 10.00%
- Two or more races:
- 11.00, 89
- 11.00%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 11.00, 89
- 11.00%
- Non-resident alien:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
Undergraduate Student Age
- Age unknown:
- 11.00, 89
- 11.00%
Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
Undergraduate Student Residence
- Out-of-state:
- 11.00, 89
- 11.00%
- Foreign countries:
- 11.00, 89
- 11.00%
Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
- Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
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Undergraduate academic year prices
| Detailed Expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
| Tuition and fees |
$29,486 |
$27,966 |
$26,886 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
Living arrangement
| Detailed Expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
| Room and board (On Campus) |
$10,490 |
$10,032 |
$9,714 |
| Other (On Campus) |
$1,600 |
$1,600 |
$1,600 |
| Total Expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
| On Campus |
$41,576 |
$39,598 |
$38,200 |
Financial Aid
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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
- % of students receiving any financial aid:
- 93.00, 7
- 93%
- % of students receiving grant aid by type:
- 91.00,24.00,22.00,91.00
- Total grants: 91%
Federal: 24%
State/Local: 22%
Institutional: 91%
- Average amount of grant aid received by type:
- 13834,4558,4933,11469
- Total grants: $34,794
Federal: $4,558
State/Local: $4,933
Institutional: $11,469
Admissions
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- Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
- 25
| Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Number of applicants |
17,287 | 5,540 | 11,747 |
| Percent admitted |
74% | 73% | 74% |
Admissions Considerations
- Secondary school GPA:
- Required
- Secondary school rank:
- Recommended
- Secondary school record:
- Required
- Completion of college-preparatory program:
- Recommended
- Recommendations:
- Required
- Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
- Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
- Required
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
| Students submitting scores |
Number |
Percent |
| SAT | 768 | 35% |
| ACT | 1,935 | 89% |
| Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 540 | 648 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 540 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
| ACT English | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
Retention and Graduation Rates
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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates
Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- Student retention (Full-time):
- 84.00, 16
- 84%
- Student retention (Part-time):
- 100.00, 0
- 100%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate
The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.
Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.
Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.
Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
- Overall graduation rate:
- 66.00, 34
- 66%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates
Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.
Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- Students who began in Fall 2006 (4-year):
- 61.00, 39
- 61%
- Students who began in Fall 2005 (5-year):
- 70.00, 30
- 70%
- Students who began in Fall 2004 (6-year):
- 70.00, 30
- 70%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time.
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 61.00, 39
- 61%
- (!)Black or African American:
- 55.00, 45
- 55%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 59.00, 41
- 59%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 62.00, 38
- 62%
- Non-resident alien:
- 67.00, 33
- 67%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
Programs/Majors
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Completions 2007-2008
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| African-American/Black Studies | 0 | - | - |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other | - | 0 | - |
| Women's Studies | 0 | 8 | - |
| Category total | - | 8 | - |
Biological and biomedical sciences
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Biochemistry | - | 1 | - |
| Bioinformatics | 1 | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 187 | 4 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | - | 52 | - |
| Cell Biology and Anatomy | - | 2 | 0 |
| Immunology | - | 2 | 2 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other | - | 0 | 0 |
| Microbiology, General | - | 0 | - |
| Molecular Biochemistry | - | 0 | 0 |
| Molecular Biology | 17 | 1 | 4 |
| Pharmacology | - | 0 | 1 |
| Physiology, General | - | 1 | 5 |
| Category total | 205 | 63 | 12 |
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Accounting | 76 | 28 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 380 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other | 9 | - | - |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 44 | - | - |
| Finance, General | 84 | - | - |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | - | 0 | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 37 | 23 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 6 | - | - |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | - | 0 | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | 23 | 16 | - |
| Marketing, Other | - | 10 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 79 | - | - |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 8 | - | - |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 22 | 0 | - |
| Category total | 388 | 457 | - |
Communication, journalism, and related programs
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 7 | - | - |
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 111 | - | - |
| Journalism | 16 | - | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 0 | - | - |
| Category total | 134 | - | - |
Computer and information sciences and support services
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security | 4 | - | - |
| Computer Science | - | 29 | - |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | - | 0 | - |
| Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other | - | 0 | - |
| Information Technology | - | 0 | - |
| Category total | 14 | 29 | - |
Education
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | - | 0 | - |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 3 | - | - |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | - | 0 | - |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 17 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 12 | 5 |
| Education, Other | - | - | 0 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 32 | 12 |
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | - | 1 | 1 |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | - | 14 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42 | 34 | - |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | - | 29 | 8 |
| International and Comparative Education | - | 0 | - |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | - | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | - | - |
| Multicultural Education | - | 0 | 0 |
| Psychology Teacher Education | - | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 27 | 38 | - |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | - | 9 | 6 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | 12 | - |
| Category total | 82 | 198 | 32 |
English language and literature/letters
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 94 | 12 | 6 |
| Category total | 94 | 12 | 6 |
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Child Development | - | - | 0 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | - | 0 | - |
| Category total | - | - | - |
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | 0 | 0 | - |
| Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 6 | - | - |
| German Language and Literature | 0 | - | - |
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 | - | - |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 | 0 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 26 | 9 | - |
| Category total | 43 | 9 | 1 |
Health professions and related clinical sciences
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | - | 9 | - |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | - | 20 | - |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | - | 5 | - |
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | 0 | - | - |
| Critical Care Nursing | - | 2 | - |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 1 | - | - |
| Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) | - | 3 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner | - | 5 | - |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | - | 0 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 0 | 9 | - |
| Medical Scientist (MS, PhD) | - | 0 | - |
| Medicine (MD) | - | - | 139 |
| Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) | - | 13 | - |
| Nursing Science (MS, PhD) | - | 5 | 7 |
| Nursing, Other | - | 11 | - |
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 277 | - | - |
| Category total | 278 | 82 | 146 |
History
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| History, General | 65 | 6 | 2 |
| Public/Applied History and Archival Administration | - | 8 | - |
| Category total | 65 | 14 | 2 |
Legal professions and studies
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LLM, JSD/SJD) | - | 12 | - |
| Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD/SJD) | - | 23 | 0 |
| Law (LLB, JD) | - | - | 230 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | - | 0 | 0 |
| Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD) | - | 2 | - |
| Category total | - | 37 | 230 |
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| General Studies | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 5 | - | - |
Mathematics and statistics
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Mathematics, General | 15 | 13 | - |
| Statistics, General | 2 | 1 | - |
| Category total | 17 | 14 | - |
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| International/Global Studies | 0 | - | - |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 0 | - | - |
| Neuroscience | - | 0 | 4 |
| Category total | - | - | 4 |
Natural resources and conservation
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Environmental Science | 16 | - | - |
| Category total | 16 | - | - |
Philosophy and religious studies
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Philosophy | 32 | 24 | 4 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 0 | 0 | - |
| Category total | 32 | 24 | 4 |
Physical sciences
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Chemistry, General | 23 | 2 | 2 |
| Physics, General | 18 | - | - |
| Category total | 41 | 2 | 2 |
Psychology
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Clinical Psychology | - | 14 | 4 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | - | 1 | - |
| Counseling Psychology | - | 17 | 8 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | - | 0 | 5 |
| Educational Psychology | - | 30 | 3 |
| Experimental Psychology | - | - | 0 |
| Psychology, General | 228 | 0 | 0 |
| Psychology, Other | 6 | - | - |
| School Psychology | - | 18 | 7 |
| Social Psychology | - | 8 | 4 |
| Category total | 234 | 88 | 31 |
Public administration and social service professions
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Human Services, General | 2 | - | - |
| Social Work | 39 | 273 | 7 |
| Category total | 41 | 273 | 7 |
Security and protective services
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 70 | 16 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 74 | 16 | - |
Social sciences
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Anthropology | 30 | - | - |
| Economics, General | 0 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | 51 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 114 | 11 | 2 |
| Sociology | 52 | 16 | 5 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | - | 4 | - |
| Category total | 247 | 31 | 7 |
Theology and religious vocations
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) | - | - | 6 |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | - | 52 | - |
| Religious Education | 3 | 1 | - |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 13 | 7 | 9 |
| Category total | 16 | 60 | 15 |
Visual and performing arts
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor |
|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 26 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 33 | - | - |
| Music, General | 4 | - | - |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | 0 | - | - |
| Category total | 63 | - | - |
Varsity Athletic Teams
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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-AAA |
Men |
Women |
| All Track Combined |
40 |
43 |
| Basketball |
17 |
15 |
| Golf |
11 |
6 |
| Soccer |
30 |
32 |
| Softball |
- |
19 |
| Volleyball |
20 |
13 |
Accreditation
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Institutional Accreditation
| Agency |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission | 1921-01-01- | Accredited |
Specialized Accreditation
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar | 1925-07-01- | Accredited |
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education | 1975-03-01- | Accredited |
| American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education | 1995-12-01- | Accredited |
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation | 1959-04-02- | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation | 1984-11-29- | Accredited |
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools | 2000-01-01-2006-09-22 | Resigned |
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | 2003-10-03- | Accredited |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | 2003-10-03- | Accredited |
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| Liaison Committee on Medical Education | 1942-07-01- | Accredited |
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education | 2003-10-26- | Accredited |