Loyola University Chicago
Admissions
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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Loyola University Chicago?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Loyola Chicago accepted 74% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 43,778 people applied and 33,009 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
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:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 8% 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:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Loyola University Chicago?
Grades
Students who recently attended Loyola University Chicago as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.78. 37% of freshmen who attended Loyola Chicago were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 69% 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
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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
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