Loyola University Chicago Online

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.

Nursing & Healthcare
Psychology & Counseling
Education & Teaching

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 tuition -- $646 to $655
Graduate tuition -- $1,033 to $1,795

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: 82%
Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
Public/Private: Private Nonprofit
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Graduation Rate: 75%
Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $646 to $655/ $646 to $655
Grad: $1,033 to $1,795/ $1,033 to $1,795
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: 95%

Online Degrees at Loyola University Chicago

Liberal Arts & Humanities
Business & Management
Computers & Technology

Criminal Justice & Legal
Nursing & Healthcare
Psychology & Counseling
Education & Teaching

Significant Loyola University Chicago online degree rankings:
#42 Best Online College for 2018
#2 Best Online College in Illinois

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Bachelor Degrees
Applied Communication
Applied Studies

Master Degrees
Pastoral Studies
Spirituality

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Business & Management

Undergraduate Certificates
Business Communication
Organizational Development and Leadership
Public Relations in a Digital World

Bachelor Degrees
Management

Master Degrees
Business Law
Global Competition Law
Intercontinental MBA

Graduate Certificates
Outcomes Performance Management

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Computers & Technology

Undergraduate Certificates
Computer Science

Bachelor Degrees
Information Technology

Master Degrees
Information Technology

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Criminal Justice & Legal

Bachelor Degrees
Applied Criminal Justice Leadership - Ranked #17

Master Degrees
Business Law
Global Competition Law
Children's Law and Policy
Health Law

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Nursing & Healthcare

Bachelor Degrees
Accelerated BSN
RN-to-BSN - Ranked #8

Master Degrees
Bioethics & Health Policy
Health Care Mission Leadership
Health Law
Health Systems Management
Oncology Advanced Practice Nursing
Population-Based Infection Control and Environmental Safety APN
Public Health - Ranked #16

Graduate Certificates
Healthcare Informatics
Oncology Nursing
Population-Based Infection Control & Environmental Safety
Post-Master's Advanced Oncology Certificate

Doctoral Degrees
Bioethics & Health Policy
Nursing Practice

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