Loyola University Chicago Online

by TBS Staff

Updated July 15, 2021 • 2 min read

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Highlights

Provides credit for life experiences
Offers credit for military training
More than 150,000 living alumni
Offers rolling admissions
Some accelerated programs

Overview

Loyola University Chicago, a private university founded in 1870, has a long history of quality online education – offering its first online degree in 1998. Among the largest Catholic universities in the nation, Loyola emphasizes the Jesuit tradition of service that promotes justice, commitment to excellence, global awareness, and values-based leadership. Loyola Online features high-quality, rigorous, learner-centered courses designed to prepare graduates for a range of career and further educational opportunities. Online students can choose from seven bachelor's degree completion programs, 21 graduate and doctoral programs and a host of certificates.

Online Undergraduate Certificates
Online Graduate Certificates

Loyola University Chicago's Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation

Loyola University Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Tuition

Undergraduate=$788; Graduate=$777-$1,840

Admissions and Transfer Info

Loyola University Chicago's admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.

Bachelor degree applicants must submit official transcripts from all post-secondary schools they've attended.

Those without previous college coursework must submit high school transcripts or GED certification.

Loyola also may require SAT/ACT scores and letters of recommendation from undergraduate applicants.

Graduate degree applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. They also must submit transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and a writing sample.

Depending on the program, Loyola also requires applicant to have relevant work experience.

School Profile

Accreditation: Regional (Higher Learning Commission)
Region: Midwest
Retention Rate: 83%
Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
Public/Private: Private Nonprofit
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Graduation Rate: 77%
Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergraduate: $788/ $788
Graduate: $949–$1,840/ $777–$896
Address: 1032 W. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660 USA

Other Statistics

Student population: About 16,400
Student-to-faculty ratio: 14 to 1
Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 98%

Online Degrees at Loyola University Chicago

Online Bachelor’s Degrees
Online Master’s Degrees
Online Doctorate Degrees

Online Undergraduate Certificates
Online Graduate Certificates

Significant Loyola University Chicago online degree rankings:

Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs

BA in Applied Communication
BA in Applied Criminal Justice Leadership
BA in Applied Psychology
BA in Applied Studies
BA in Applied Studies with Applied Pastoral Leadership Certificate
BA in Applied Studies with Computer Science Certificate
BA in Applied Studies with Corporate Practice Paralegal Studies
BA in Applied Studies with Health Systems Certificate

BA in Applied Studies with Litigation and Corporate Practice Paralegal Studies Certificate
BA in Applied Studies with Litigation Practice Paralegal Studies Certificate
BA in Applied Studies with Organizational Development and Leadership Certificate
BA in Applied Studies with Organizational Psychology Certificate
BA in Criminal Justice
BA in Information Technology
BA in Management
RN to BSN

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