Average full-time Tuition and Housing Costs for one 15-week semester (Fall or Spring) are $12,787.

F-1 Visa Holders are required to attend full time, and consequently pay for 18 credits during Spring semester, or 9 credits for each Summer semester. American citizens and green card holders may choose how many classes they take, and will pay accordingly. Housing and food costs will vary according the choice made by the student.

Average Tuition and Housing Costs for International students per the fall and spring semesters are $12,787.

Housing and Board   

Loyola’s ELLP students can choose from a variety of housing options. The following are the most common:

1. Living On Campus

If you are interested in living in Loyola Housing, please review your options on the Residence Life Webpage - http://www.luc.edu/reslife/index.shtml All questions regarding housing can be directed to this department. The following is their contact information: http://www.luc.edu/reslife/contactus.shtml.

If you choose to live on-campus, email us at esl@luc.edu for your login information and directions on how to apply.

2. Homestay

Some students enjoy the experience of living with an American family. If you are interested in this option, please visit http://www.chicagohomestaysearch.com/  or  http://www.homestaybooking.com/

3. Living Off Campus  

There are many housing options off-campus. One in particular that is a good choice for our ESL students is an apartment building called The Sovereign. For more information, please visit their website: http://www.thesovereign.com/. 
For assistance with off-campus housing, please contact Mary Theis at mtheis@luc.edu.

Loyola University chicago's ELLP Program aims to provide students with housing options both within the university and within the city of Chicago.  The ESL Program, however, makes no guarentee as to the suitability of houseguests or accommodations.  The ELLP Program is not resoponsible for any problems that arise from these accomodations. If you have questions about a particular neighborhood, feel free to email esl@luc.edu.

Click here for a general overview of housing resources.

For a Guide to Your Off-Campus Housing Search, click here

Student Health Insurance   

NOTE: Students registered for 12 hours or more are automatically enrolled in Loyola's health insurance, but may opt out of it if they have proof of their own insurance. If students are at 11 hours or less, they may choose Loyola's health insurance, but are NOT required. Please see the following website for more information -- http://www.luc.edu/bursar/insurance.shtml

Please visit http://www.luc.edu/bursar/insurance.shtml for more information.

Tuition and Fees   

Full-time tuition (18 credits) for one semester of either the Fall or Spring is $5757 per semester.

This cost includes 3 six hour courses, university fees which include access to all university facilities and services, and a CTA UPASS for unlimited use of Chicago public transportation throughout the semester. Housing and health insurance are separate. An explanation of the fees is as follows:

Tuition, per Hour

Student Activity Fee, per semester:

Technology Fee, per semester:

CTA U-Pass, per semester $102.00 
*U-Passes are only available for full-time
students during the Fall or Spring semester*

NOTE: ONLY AVAILABLE during the Fall or Spring semester.

 Withdrawal Schedule

When a student drops classes or completely withdraws from the university, his/her tuition and fee charges are based on the withdrawal dates determined by the Office of Registration and Records.
To determine how much credit you will receive when you withdraw from a class or from the university, see the table below.