Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private · 11,737 undergrads

  • Admit rate: 81.6% (40,468 applicants)
  • SAT middle 50%: 1170–1360 (ACT 27–32)
  • Undergraduates: 11,737 (2.1% international)
  • Average net price: $36,079 (per year after aid)
  • Graduation rate: 73% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

  • Priority: Dec. 1, 2026

Editor's notes

  • Apply by Dec. 1. It's Loyola's priority deadline, and merit awards are set when you're admitted.
  • Ask your recommender early. Loyola requires one letter from a teacher or counselor, sent directly by them, even though the essay is optional.

Sources

  1. Loyola Undergraduate Admission, First-Year Students
  2. Loyola Undergraduate Admission, Loyola at a Glance (Fast Facts)
  3. Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid
  4. Loyola OIRA, Common Data Set 2025-2026

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