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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.

80
%
Acceptance rate
3.73
Average High School GPA
1251
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Loyola University Chicago?

80%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Loyola Chicago accepted 80% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 40,462 people applied and 32,937 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
22638 / 26872 (84%)
Men
10297 / 13590 (76%)

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%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

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:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

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

3.73
Average High School GPA
1251
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Loyola University Chicago as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.73. 28% of freshmen who attended Loyola Chicago were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 59% 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
20%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
7%
2.50-2.99
4%

Loyola Chicago is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

25%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

12%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
570
Math Mean
615
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
590
Verbal Mean
636
75th Percentile
680
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1210
Composite Mean
1251
75th Percentile
1370

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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