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Freshman Admission

Welcome! We're pleased that you're interested in attending Loyola University Chicago. Choosing the right school is a big step, and we want to help you make your application process as smooth as possible.

Please be sure to check out additional links (at right) for more information about financial assistance, campus visits and much more. If you have more questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact us immediately.

I join with the Undergraduate Admission Office to thank you for choosing Loyola University Chicago. We all look forward to working with you and welcoming you to Loyola!

Erin Moriarty
Acting Director
Undergraduate Admission Office

Admission Recommendations

The following units or courses are suggested for admission to Loyola University Chicago. While these items are not required (except for English), students completing a college-preparatory curriculum in high school, like the one depicted below, show greater evidence of future success at Loyola.
  • Four years of English (required)
  • Three to four years of math
  • Three years of social science
  • Two or more years of foreign language
  • Three to four years of natural or physical science (with lab)
Our office reviews each application individually and thoroughly. Your writing sample, counselor recommendation, student activities, grades and standardized test scores are all considered to determine if Loyola will be a good academic match for your strengths and abilities.

The freshman class entering in Fall 2007 had middle 50% ACT ranges between 23-28, middle 50% range on the SAT Verbal between 540-640, middle 50% range on the SAT Math between 520-640, and an average GPA of 3.68.

Loyola University Chicago accepts the GED in lieu of a high-school transcript.  Individual sub scores must be at least 410, with an overall score of 2250.  Students also must submit either ACT or SAT scores for admission consideration.  For Illinois residents only, students must also pass the Illinois Constitution test.

Updated SAT and ACT Policy
Loyola will not require or use the new written sections on the SAT and ACT for admission or placement. We feel confident of our current ability to make sound admission decisions based on our required writing sample and the academic information supplied by our applicants. This policy will be reviewed as more research becomes available over the next few years, tracking the impact of these tests on college-bound populations.

Loyola School Codes for Test Score Submission
ACT (1064)
SAT (1412)

Freshman Application and Checklist

U.S. Freshman Admission and Scholarships
Please follow these steps in completing your application for admission:

  1. Complete all sections of the online application; the application fee of $25.00 is waived when you complete the application online. Or, download a printable application in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

    Apply:
  2. Complete the student information section of the Counselor Recommendation Form.
  3. Give your recommendation form and your request for an official copy of your high school (secondary school) transcript to your guidance/college counselor.
  4. Request that your SAT or ACT scores be sent to Loyola for admission consideration.
  5. Submit your application online and ask your counselor to mail the recommendation form and transcripts to:

    Undergraduate Admission
    Loyola University Chicago
    6525 N. Sheridan Road
    Chicago, IL 60626, U.S.A.

    You may also drop off your paper application at one of the on-campus Undergraduate Admission offices, located at:

    Sullivan Center, Lake Shore Campus
    6339 N. Sheridan Road

    Lewis Towers, 8th floor, Water Tower Campus
    820 N. Michigan Avenue

  6. If you have further questions, call: 800.262.2373 or 312.915.6500. You can also e-mail: admission@luc.edu.
  7. Upon admission, candidates must submit a $200 enrollment deposit by May 1 to reserve a place in the class. If you plan to live on-campus, please also include a $250 housing deposit. (You may write one check for $450, payable to Undergraduate Admission.)

    Mail this check and any other admission materials to:

    Undergraduate Admission
    6525 N. Sheridan Road
    Chicago, IL 60626

    Please be advised that our class may fill prior to May 1. Enrollment deposits are refundable until May 1.
  8. Explore scholarships to see if you may be eligible to apply.

Instructions for Applying for Financial Assistance
The priority processing deadline for financial assistance for Freshman students is March 1.

Loyola's FAFSA code is 001710.

(U.S. Government regulations prohibit students on F-1 visas from receiving federal assistance.)

Please follow these steps in applying for financial assistance consideration:

  1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1. For more information, visit How to Apply. You are encouraged to submit the application in advance of Loyola's Priority Processing Deadline of March 1 to ensure that you will receive award information in advance of the May 1 Intent to Enroll Deadline date.

  2. If requested, submit non-returnable copies of the parents. and the student.s most current tax returns and other documents.

After admission, you will receive a free copy of "Your Guide to Financing Your Loyola Education." If you have any questions after reading this information, our staff will be happy to assist you. Please contact the Undergraduate Admission Office 800.262.2373.

Dates to Remember

  • January
    Spring Semester classes begin

  • February 1
    Priority Processing deadline: students must be admitted by this date for freshman scholarship consideration. To learn about Loyola and other scholarship opportunities, review scholarship criteria and print out applications, visit: LUC.edu/finaid/scholarships.shtml. 

    Deadline for Application for Honors program (admitted freshman students only). 

  • March 1
    Priority Processing deadline for financial aid:
    Admitted freshmen are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in advance of Loyola's Priority Processing Deadline of March 1 to ensure that you will receive award information in advance of the May 1 Intent to Enroll Deadline date. Freshman students who apply after March 1 are not considered late and are not awarded lesser amounts.
     
  • May 1
    Enrollment and housing deposit date for freshman applicants to reserve a place in the class and in a Loyola residence hall. Enrollment and room deposit of $450 is required for resident students. Deposit for non-resident students is $200. Please be aware that our class may fill prior to this date.  Enrollment deposits will not be refunded after this date (all requests must be received by May 1). 

  • Late August
    Fall Semester classes begin