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Why Loyola University Chicago?

Extraordinary. That’s what your college experience—and your future—can be at Loyola University Chicago. Discover how much Loyola offers and learn how we can help you shape the global college experience you desire.

Our educational experience is transformative—it empowers you to develop your knowledge and skills, find your purpose, shape your identity, and make a difference in your community. At Loyola, we offer you the tools you need to achieve success in the classroom, your career, your faith, your world—your life.

At Loyola, you will truly have the chance to know your faculty members and your classmates with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average class size of 30. You will join a community of just over 9,700 undergraduate students and over 5,000 graduate and professional students. There are more than 200 clubs and organizations to choose from, along with an NCAA Division I athletic program, and numerous service-learning opportunities.

Recognizing our overall excellence in education, U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Loyola a top national university and a ‘best value’. The Princeton Review hails Loyola as one of the best schools in the United States.

Life at Loyola

Some of your most memorable college experiences will take place outside the classroom. Make the most out of your time at Loyola by getting involved in student life as soon as you arrive at the University.

Many students choose to live on campus in one of our residence halls, which helps them be part of the Loyola community 24 hours a day. Engaging in and serving the community are important aspects of Loyola's mission, and the Center for Experiential Learning can help you get involved, give back to the community while exploring your interests, and possibly earn credit for your service. Our Career Development Center provides students and alumni with job search assistance and career education and assessment, ensuring that you have the best possible preparation for entering the work force.

Thinking about studying in another country? Loyola has its own campus in Rome, maintains an affiliate program in Beijing, and offers more than 100 other study abroad options in 55 countries. We also have outstanding athletic programs and more than 200 registered student organizations. At Loyola, there's something for everyone.

About Chicago

It's an extraordinary setting—the great Lake Michigan to one side, a world-class city to the other. In the middle—Loyola University Chicago.

Shaped by our vibrant urban setting and our Jesuit Catholic traditions, Loyola’s Chicago campuses offer you an educational environment known for its diversity of thought and experience. With two campuses right along Chicago’s lakefront, you have remarkable access to numerous cultural institutions and hundreds of internships and networking opportunities with the city’s Fortune 500 companies.

Loyola's scenic campuses are located in some of the safest neighborhoods in Chicago. With easy access to two major airports, Chicago is just a plane ride away from anywhere in the world. Chicago is also more affordable than other large U.S. cities, including New York City and Los Angeles.

Can you picture yourself in Chicago and as a Loyola student yet? Read the stories of current international students to find out what they think of the Loyola experience!

Learn More

To apply for international admission to Loyola University Chicago, visit LUC.edu/applyluc, or contact the Undergraduate Admission Office directly at 773.508.3075.