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Loyola University Chicago: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Loyola University Chicago admits about 81.6% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1170–1360 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 24–30 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 81.6%
SAT range 1170-1360
Net price $36,340
Graduation rate 72.1%

Loyola University Chicago At a Glance

LocationChicago, Illinois
TypePrivate Nonprofit
Undergraduate Enrollment11,737
Acceptance Rate81.6%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)600-690
SAT Range (Math)570-670
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1170-1360
Average SAT (Combined)1297
ACT Range27-32
Average Net Price$36,340/yr
Tuition (In-State)$56,060/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$56,060/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate72.1%
Full-Time Retention Rate81.7%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$78,431
Median Debt at Completion$23,750

How Loyola University Chicago Compares

Loyola University Chicago is more selective than about 44% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 11,737 students, it is larger than about 31% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loyola University Chicago's acceptance rate?

Loyola University Chicago's acceptance rate is about 81.6%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Loyola University Chicago?

Admitted students at Loyola University Chicago typically report a combined SAT score between 1170 and 1360 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Loyola University Chicago require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Loyola University Chicago's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Loyola University Chicago?

The average net price reported for Loyola University Chicago is $36,340 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Loyola University Chicago's official site.