by our College Data Analytics TeamHome 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.
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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.
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.
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.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
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-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 10,924 | 688 | 11,612 |
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.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Loyola Chicago by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Loyola Chicago Diversity Guide.
Loyola Chicago has a total of 257 student athletes, 129 men and 128 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| 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