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EXPLORE ALL ARRUPE HAS TO OFFER</br> There's a lot to learn about Arrupe. Here, you will explore what interests you, pursue your passions, and leave transformed. It's about more than what classes you'll take. It's the community support, opportunities for leadership development, and the time you spend with friends. Your time here will prepare you to continue your education with confidence.
EXPLORE ALL ARRUPE HAS TO OFFER
There's a lot to learn about Arrupe. Here, you will explore what interests you, pursue your passions, and leave transformed. It's about more than what classes you'll take. It's the community support, opportunities for leadership development, and the time you spend with friends. Your time here will prepare you to continue your education with confidence.
Smiling young man walking outside with headphones and a puffer jacket.
Students laughing and talking together at a table with snacks and coffee.
Smiling man in a beanie and puffer jacket at an outdoor skating rink.
Smiling student with long braids and glasses laughing with classmates in a room.
Excited student with arms raised in celebration while sitting at a table.
Smiling students laughing and enjoying a meal together at a decorated table.
Students working on art projects at a table in front of a wall of drawings.
Students laughing and talking together at a table during a group activity.

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IN THE HEART OF THE CITY</br> Arrupe College is conveniently at Loyola’s Water Tower campus. Students have access to academic and social resources at Loyola's Water Tower Campus and beautiful Lake Shore Campus. Arrupe students come from all different neighborhoods in Chicago and surrounding suburbs and able to easily access our campus through the Chicago Red Line and a variety of bus routes.
IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
Arrupe College is conveniently at Loyola’s Water Tower campus. Students have access to academic and social resources at Loyola's Water Tower Campus and beautiful Lake Shore Campus. Arrupe students come from all different neighborhoods in Chicago and surrounding suburbs and able to easily access our campus through the Chicago Red Line and a variety of bus routes.
Student with a white backpack walking into the Arrupe College student commons.
Students walking past a brick wall with Loyola University Chicago signage at Arrupe College
Street-level view of Loyola University Chicago’s Water Tower Campus, featuring the modern Schreiber Center and university signage on a sunny day.
Aerial view of the Schreiber Center and Maguire Hall at Loyola University Chicago's Water Tower Campus, surrounded by city buildings.
High-angle aerial view of the Chicago skyline at sunset, showing the Water Tower Campus area and 875 North Michigan Avenue against the Lake Michigan
THE SUPPORT SYSTEM</br> Student support is a hallmark of the Arrupe College education model, and there are numerous resources available for student success. In addition to specific Arrupe College programming, students also have access to Loyola University Chicago facilities, activities, and services. Plus, we offer holistic support services: from a meal program that provides breakfast and lunch to personal, one-on-one advising on everything from financial aid to choosing a program of study.
THE SUPPORT SYSTEM
Student support is a hallmark of the Arrupe College education model, and there are numerous resources available for student success. In addition to specific Arrupe College programming, students also have access to Loyola University Chicago facilities, activities, and services. Plus, we offer holistic support services: from a meal program that provides breakfast and lunch to personal, one-on-one advising on everything from financial aid to choosing a program of study.
An instructor and students collaborating on an art project with various supplies on a table and colorful drawings on the wall.
Two students relaxing on a black leather couch in the School of Social Work lobby at the Water Tower Campus.
Smiling student shaking hands with a guest during Arrupe Night at the Water Tower Campus.

Arrupe By The Numbers

86%

Students Graduating With $0 Debt

15:1

Student To Faculty Ratio

68%

First Generation College Student
LIFE AT ARRUPE</br> Arrupe College helps build and foster community by planning social, spiritual, and cultural programs to enhance the student experience. The Student Government of Arrupe College, Student Organizations, and the Office of Student Services each plan events, including dances, cultural read-ins, movie nights, and open mic events. Arrupe students also gain access to academic and social resources at Loyola's centrally located Water Tower Campus and beautiful Lake Shore Campus.
LIFE AT ARRUPE
Arrupe College helps build and foster community by planning social, spiritual, and cultural programs to enhance the student experience. The Student Government of Arrupe College, Student Organizations, and the Office of Student Services each plan events, including dances, cultural read-ins, movie nights, and open mic events. Arrupe students also gain access to academic and social resources at Loyola's centrally located Water Tower Campus and beautiful Lake Shore Campus.
Smiling students laughing and talking together at a table with snacks and coffee at the Water Tower Campus.
Two students eating and talking at a table in a student lounge with large windows overlooking yellow autumn leaves.
Four smiling Arrupe College students posing together for a selfie at the Water Tower Campus.
Four students ice skating together in a line at the Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon, with the Chicago skyline visible in the background.
Students playing beach volleyball at North Avenue Beach, with the iconic 875 North Michigan Avenue building and Chicago skyline in the background.
ACADEMIC LIFE</br> The educational experience includes extensive one-on-one contact with experienced, full-time faculty. Faculty and staff receive specialized training to ensure that all members of the Arrupe community share common goals and values. Students who complete the program graduate with an associate's degree, and their credits are transferable to most Illinois institutions and many out-of-state colleges and universities.
ACADEMIC LIFE
The educational experience includes extensive one-on-one contact with experienced, full-time faculty. Faculty and staff receive specialized training to ensure that all members of the Arrupe community share common goals and values. Students who complete the program graduate with an associate's degree, and their credits are transferable to most Illinois institutions and many out-of-state colleges and universities.
A Jesuit priest pointing to a periodic table projected onto a screen during a presentation at the Water Tower Campus.
Students with hands raised during an interactive classroom discussion.
A smiling student in a pink hoodie talking with classmates during a study session in a classroom at the Water Tower Campus.
Students with hands raised during an interactive classroom discussion.
An instructor leading a seminar-style discussion with students as they read and reference books in a classroom at the Water Tower Campus.
A student taking notes during a class session at the Water Tower Campus, with a calculator and papers on the desk.
Two students focused on their coursework during a class at the Water Tower Campus, with laptops and notebooks on the desk.
A student with curly hair and glasses smiles while taking notes on a laptop, capturing a positive and productive atmosphere at Water Tower Campus.
Two people smiling and talking in a classroom, one holding a large black poster board
Female students working together in a classroom, partially obscured by an on-screen system interface
Students engaged in a small group discussion, one speaking while holding a book and pen

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A smiling graduate in a maroon cap and gown holds a diploma and a bouquet of flowers while receiving high-fives from faculty or fellow students
A maroon graduation cap decorated with flowers, butterflies, a Mexican flag, and the message
Two Arrupe graduates in maroon caps and gowns share a warm embrace and smile during a commencement ceremony outdoors.
A graduate in a maroon cap and gown leans down to share a group hug with three young children on a grassy campus lawn after a commencement ceremony.
A joyful Black woman celebrating her graduation in maroon regalia. She wears a traditional Kente stole over her gown and a decorated mortarboard.
A close-up of a graduate's hands resting on a Kente-style graduation stole that reads
A smiling young woman sits during mass, hands pressed together in a celebratory gesture as someone places a supportive hand on her shoulder.
Diverse graduates in maroon regalia walk a sunny brick path on campus, smiling while wearing decorative stoles and carrying their diplomas.
A smiling graduate in a maroon cap and gown holds a diploma while posing inside a white