Loyola Info Guide

Location:

Loyola University, Chicago has 4 campuses, three of which are located in Chicago:

● Lake Shore Campus (Main Campus), home of the College of Arts and Sciences - Found at

6339 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660

● The Water Tower Campus, home of the School of Social Work, School of Law, School of

Education, School of Business Administration, and an extension the College of Arts and

several exciting places that will make college life even more interesting. The college is

surrounded by museums, (The Art Institute, Field Museum, and the Science and Industry

Museum) parks, (Millenium) five-star rated restaurants, and who could forget about the

lovely Bean.

School Information

Loyola University is a Catholic Private Institution that has a total undergraduate enrollment of

12,240, and gender distribution of 33% male students and 67% female students. At this school,

38% of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 62% of students

live off-campus. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1

● Biology/Biological Sciences General

● Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

● Psychology, General

● Marketing/Marketing Management, General

● Finance, General.

Each of Loyola’s campuses is designed to fit a specific major. Every Loyola Undergraduate will

complete the University Core Curriculum. The Core Curriculum consists of 16 courses (48 credit

hours) distributed over 10 Core Knowledge Areas. These consist of:

● Philosophical Knowledge (2 courses)

● Theological and Religious Studies Knowledge (2 courses)

● Ethics (1 course from the Philosophical or Theological area)

● College Writing Seminar (1 course)

Application Process

The college application process at Loyola University Chicago is easy. Here are a few points to

keep in mind when considering applying:

● The priority deadline for admission is December 1.

● To submit applications, students can use the free online application.

the university.

○ Students are encouraged to submit their activities and personal statement as part of

the application

○ Students can also submit ACT and/or SAT scores as part of their application for

admission, but this is optional.

● SAT code: 1412; ACT code: 1064

○ *Please note that students applying for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing and

Engineering Science programs will still be required to submit a self-reported test

score as part of its requirement for review. For those that cannot submit a score for

Loyola University Chicago admissions are more selective with an acceptance rate of 67%. Half the

applicants admitted to Loyola University Chicago have an SAT score between 1130 and 1320 or

an ACT score of 25 and 30.

Student Life

After becoming a proud student of Loyola University, there are countless clubs and athletics to

join. There are 30+ Intramural and club sports at Loyola, and 200+ student organizations you can

join. Some athletics options are:

● Softball

● Soccer

● Cultural/ethnic clubs

● Hobby/special interest groups

● Media organizations

● Political/social issues organizations

● Service/spiritual groups

● Student government/programming boards

Greek Life

You can also get involved with Greek life on campus by joining a fraternity or sorority. And if a

are already groups like Beta Theta Pi, Pi Kappa Phi, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and more. The

● 12 credit hours at Loyola University Chicago

Housing

With over 20 residence halls, each student is given the option to live on campus. But, there are

residency requirements. All full-time first-year and second-year students are required to live in

Loyola University Chicago Residence Life housing and purchase a meal plan.

Loyola University Chicago also offers a non-residential option for students living at home with

parent(s)/legal guardian(s). Students seeking a non-residential experience must complete the

exemption request process and meet established criteria to be approved.

Students may request exemption from the residency requirement. If a student enters into the

Student Housing Agreement and later requests a release from the requirement, there may be

On-campus eaters are offered a pay-as-you-go (for Dining Dollars, Declining Balance, and

○ Designed for students who plan to eat at the dining facilities as their primary source

of meals throughout the semester, but likely will not cover all meals.*

○ *Actual cost of purchases dependent on dining location and individual order.

● Block 20 + $200 Dining Dollars Plan ($380/semester)

○ Designed for students who plan to dine on-campus from time to time for a

traditional 16-week semester. This plan provides 20 meals that can be used for any

meal at Residential Dining Halls, plus $200 Dining Dollars for use at any

on-campus Dining facility.

○ Designed for students who plan to dine on-campus one to two times weekly for a

Off-Campus

There are a multitude of restaurants surrounding the Campus’s area. If the campus food is not your

vibe, here are some five-star restaurants near the main campus:

● Beard and Belly - 6157 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

● Bop N Grill - 6604 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

● Awash Ethiopian Restaurant - 6324 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

Opportunities

Loyola offers many jobs and internships within Loyola, and uses its connections to better its

● Assistant English Professor

Honors Programs

The Honors Program at Loyola has much to offer. Requirements include completion of 15 credit

hours and a minimum GPA of 3.5 for second-semester Freshmen or completion of 30 credit hours

and a minimum GPA of 3.5 for first semester Sophomores. Students that enter the Honors Program

at this time must meet with an Honors advisor before the start of classes.

Unique Features

Consortiums: Loyola University has a consortium arrangement in place with four universities,

Tulane, Dillard, Notre Dame, and Xavier. This allows students at any one of the universities to take

undergraduates their senior year that count toward both their Bachelor's and Master's degree. By