Loyola University Chicago acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Chicago, IL · private · 11,737 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 75.1% Fall 2025 · ↓6.5 pts
SAT, middle 50% 1220–1390 Enrolled, Fall 2025
Tests, 2026–27 Test-optional From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Loyola Chicago's admissions site.

Chances at Loyola Chicago
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Likely
87–99%
  • Your SAT 1500 is above the middle 50% of enrolled students (1220–1390).
  • Only 39% of enrolled students sent an SAT, so that middle 50% may run high.
  • Loyola Chicago admits 75.1% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-optional for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

Loyola Chicago acceptance rate by year

33,009 of 43,954 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 81.6% for Fall 2024.

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 201520172019202120232025 75.1%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202543,95433,00975.1%Common Data Set
Fall 202439,31532,08181.6%IPEDS
Fall 202340,46832,93781.4%IPEDS
Fall 202240,90932,37979.1%IPEDS
Fall 202137,82429,11777.0%IPEDS
Fall 202025,45317,95470.5%IPEDS
Fall 201925,58317,19867.2%IPEDS
Fall 201825,12217,06467.9%IPEDS
Fall 201723,57116,63970.6%IPEDS
Fall 201622,71216,48272.6%IPEDS
Fall 201521,55515,36071.3%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

Loyola Chicago deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Common App or Loyola Application. Checked October 24, 2026 on Loyola Chicago's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Priority deadline Apply by Decisions —
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at Loyola Chicago

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

SAT, middle 50% 1220–1390
40039% sent a score1600
ACT, middle 50% 26–31
1Enrolled, Fall 202536
Average high school GPA 3.74
As reported, 100% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.042.6%
  • 3.75–3.9919.7%
  • 3.50–3.7416.3%
  • 3.25–3.4911.5%
  • 3.00–3.246.6%
  • 2.50–2.993.3%

What counts

What Loyola Chicago weighs

From section C7 of Loyola Chicago's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Talent or ability
  • First-generation status
  • Alumni relation
  • Demonstrated interest

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religious affiliation

Cost

What Loyola Chicago costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Loyola Chicago's net price calculator.

Tuition$56,060
Per year
Average net price$36,340
After grants, aided students
Open Loyola Chicago's net price calculator

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FAQ

Questions about Loyola Chicago admissions

What is Loyola Chicago's acceptance rate?

Loyola Chicago admitted 33,009 of 43,954 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 75.1%. That is down from 81.6% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is Loyola Chicago test-optional for 2026–27?

Yes. Loyola Chicago is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.

When are Loyola Chicago's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Priority deadline: December 1, 2026. Check Loyola Chicago's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

What SAT score do you need for Loyola Chicago?

There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1220–1390 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 39% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1390 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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