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Loyola at a Glance

How well do you know Loyola?

From the moment you step on campus, we make an impression. It might be the lakefront property, nationally-ranked degree programs, our Jesuit mission, or our Rogers Park neighbors. But, we are not just one pretty campus. Loyola is also downtown in the heart of Chicago, and partners with Trinity Health in Maywood and the suburbs. We even have a campus in Rome, Italy—and offer online degree programs to bring our expertise and mission to you. Get to know us and our undergraduate, graduate, or adult education programs.

A Top-Rated National University

#132

Best National University

#74

Best Value Schools

#51

Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs

#12

Green School, Princeton Review

#41

Top Midwest Colleges, Forbes

#158

Research Universities, Forbes

#24

Best Online Bachelor’s Programs

#9

Best Online Bachelor’s in Business

#5

Best Online Bachelor’s in Psychology

#13

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

#77

Undergraduate Business Programs

#38

Undergraduate Engineering Programs (No Doctorate)

All data is from the current year and from U.S. News and World Report unless otherwise noted.

Our kind of Education

17,532

Enrolled in 2025

91%

Faculty hold the highest degree in their field

13:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

98%

Incoming freshman receive grants and/or scholarships
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By U.S. News & World Report

Competitive graduate programs

#44

Best Part-time MBA Program

#15

Best Part-time Law Program

#27

Best Trial Advocacy Program

#4

Best Health Care Law Program

#95

Best School of Education Programs

#63

Best Public Health Program

#51

Best Doctor of Nursing Program

#28

Best Social Work Program

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We are Chicago's Jesuit, Catholic University

Our faculty, staff, and students come from all faiths and backgrounds, but together, we strive toward the same goal, being men and women for and with others. But what makes a Jesuit university different? Our students receive an education that stresses the importance of knowledge, curiosity, global perspectives, and cura personalis, which translates to “care for the whole person.”

Our Loyola community isn’t afraid to get its hands dirty cleaning up neighborhood parks and gardens—or use its expertise to mentor girls interested in STEM programs. They research local food deserts and volunteer with our student-run farmers market to make healthy food more accessible. Here, we don't talk about making the world a better place—we get to work.

Loyola’s Home Stats

85,000+

Alumni live in Chicago

100,000+

Volunteer hours logged by Loyola students in Chicago

867

Internship community partnerships
Cameron Anderson (AA ’22, BS ’24), graduate of Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Amy Liesemeyer, 2021–2022 President’s Medallion honoree at Loyola University Chicago

All data is from the current year and from U.S. News and World Report unless otherwise noted.