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Loyola University Chicago
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Interested in attending Loyola University Chicago?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Loyola University Chicago, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

81
%
Acceptance rate
3.74
Average High School GPA
1194
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Loyola University Chicago?

81%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Loyola Chicago accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 39,296 people applied and 32,081 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
21927 / 26210 (84%)
Men
10143 / 13086 (78%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Loyola University Chicago:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

9%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 9% ended up enrolling at Loyola University Chicago, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Loyola University Chicago by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Loyola Chicago considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Loyola University Chicago?

3.74
Average High School GPA
1194
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Loyola University Chicago as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.74. 34% of freshmen who attended Loyola Chicago were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 63% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
42%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
8%
2.50-2.99
3%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

25%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

12%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
570
Math Mean
584
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
Verbal Mean
610
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1180
Composite Mean
1194
75th Percentile
1350

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Loyola University Chicago. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 15
Application notification
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