More selective than 37% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
25% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 12% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Loyola University Chicago over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
High school GPA of Loyola University Chicago first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.74. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Loyola University Chicago SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Loyola University Chicago is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 690 |
| SAT math | 570 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1170 | 1360 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Loyola University Chicago admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | 600–690 | 570–670 | 27–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 81% | 590–680 | 570–660 | 27–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Loyola University Chicago compared with other Illinois colleges?
Loyola University Chicago has the 34th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | University of Illinois Chicago | 77% | 62% | $10,974 |
| 31 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 77% | 67% | $49,790 |
| 32 | Illinois College | 78% | 64% | $18,298 |
| 33 | Aurora University | 81% | 60% | $18,838 |
| 34 | Loyola University Chicago | 82% | 73% | $36,079 |
| 35 | Moody Bible Institute | 83% | 62% | $22,221 |
| 36 | Saint Xavier University | 84% | 57% | $10,970 |
| 37 | Trinity Christian College | 85% | 58% | $19,125 |
| 38 | Eureka College | 85% | 42% | $17,349 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Loyola University Chicago
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Loyola University Chicago admissions questions
What is the Loyola University Chicago acceptance rate?
Loyola University Chicago accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 32,937 of 40,468 applicants were admitted.
Does Loyola University Chicago require the SAT or ACT?
Loyola University Chicago considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 25% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Loyola University Chicago?
The middle 50% of Loyola University Chicago enrolled first-year students scored 1170–1360 on the SAT and 27–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Loyola University Chicago?
9% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,951 of 32,937).
Does Loyola University Chicago have early decision?
No. Loyola University Chicago does not offer binding early decision (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is Loyola University Chicago getting harder to get into?
Loyola University Chicago accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 81% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Loyola University Chicago's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Loyola University Chicago overview