LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO THE LOYOLA E X PE RI E NCE
UNDERGRADUATE Listed alphabetically by school or college Emphasis options are italicized. As of July 2017 NOTES 1 Only as a second degree with Secondary Education (Ed) 2 Dual degrees with affiliated institutions 3 Earn a USA bachelor s degree and an official European degree 4 Dual Acceptance Program 5 Open to all mathematics and statistics majors 6 Open to all bioinformatics and computer science majors LEARN MORE LUC.edu/majors ARTS AND SCIENCES African Studies and the African Diaspora Anthropology, Art History Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Ecology Molecular Biology Biophysics Chemistry, Classical Civilization Computer Science Criminal Justice and Criminology Cybersecurity Dance Economics English Creative Writing Forensic Science French Global and International Studies Greek (Ancient) History Human Services Information Technology Italian Latin Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics Education 1 Music Jazz Studies Sacred Music Vocal Performance PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Law Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy 4 Physical Therapy Physicians Assistant Podiatry Veterinarian Up-to-date offerings, including majors, minors, professional programs, and adult education options LUC.edu/ studyabroad Office for International Programs ENGINEERING Engineering Science Biomedical Engineering Computer Engineering Environmental Engineering Physics/Engineering 2 Neuroscience Cognitive/Behavioral Molecular/Cellular Philosophy Social Justice Physics Physics and Computer Science Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Sociology and Anthropology Software Engineering Spanish Statistics Studio Art Ceramics and Sculpture Drawing and Painting Photography Theatre Theology Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics Visual Communication Women s Studies and Gender Studies CONNECT MAJORS BUSINESS QUINLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Accounting Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Human Resource Mgmt Information Systems International Business Management Marketing Sport Management Supply Chain Mgmt US/Europe Business Double Degree 3 B B B B B B B B B B B B COMMUNICATION Advertising Creative Advertising/ Public Relations Advocacy and Social Change Communication Studies Film and Digital Media Digital Media Film and Media Production International Film Studies Multimedia Journalism CONTINUING/ PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Applied Communication Applied Criminal Justice Leadership Applied Psychology Applied Studies Information Technology Management Paralegal Studies Pastoral Leadership Social Work W Loyola University Chicago admits students without regard to their race, color, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, ancestry, military discharge or status, marital status, parental status, or any other protected status. Otherwise qualified persons are not subject to discrimination on the basis of disability. 2017 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO EDUCATION Bilingual/ Ed Bicultural Education Early Childhood/ Ed Special Education Elementary Education Ed Foreign Language K 12 Ed Middle Grade Education Ed Secondary Education Ed Special Education Ed Learning Behavior Specialist I PreK 12 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Environmental Policy Environmental Science Conservation and Restoration Ecology Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture Public Health Environmental Studies NURSING NIEHOFF SCHOOL OF NURSING Exercise Science Health Systems Mgmt Nursing SOCIAL WORK Social Work W ARRUPE COLLEGE Two-year associate degree programs. Qualifying students must demonstrate strong financial need. Arts and Humanities Business Social and Behavior Sciences AA AA AA FIVE-YEAR, DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS Students complete part of their undergraduate studies before being admitted to the master s program, earning two degrees in a compressed time frame. ALL SCHOOLS/COLLEGES Accountancy B/MS Advertising and Public /MS Relations/Integrated Marketing Communication Applied Statistics 5 /MS Biochemistry /MS Bioinformatics /MS Biology/Bioinformatics /MS Biology/Business /M Biology/ /MEd Secondary Education Business Administration B/M Chemistry/ /MEd Secondary Education Chemistry /MS Computer Science 6 /MS Criminal Justice and /MA Criminology English /MA Environmental Policy/ /MPP Public Policy Environmental Science/ /M Business Environmental Science/ /MPH Public Health Environmental Science/ /MPP Public Policy Environmental Studies/ /M Business Environmental Studies/ /MPP Public Policy Finance /MS, /MS, B/MS Health Systems /M Management/Business Health Systems /MPH Management/Public Health History /MA Information Systems B/MS Management Information Technology 6 /MS Mathematics 6 /MS Philosophy /MA Physics/ /MEd Secondary Education Political Science /MA Psychology/ /MA Applied Social Psych Social Work W/MSW Sociology /MA Software Engineering 6 /MS Spanish /MA Theology /MA
SHAPED BY ITS VIBRANT SETTING, a tradition of academic excellence, and a commitment to responsible leadership, Loyola offers you an educational experience that is like no other. With two main campuses in Chicago, we provide access to numerous cultural institutions and hundreds of internships and networking opportunities. U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT UNIVERSITY 16,422 STUDENTS TOTAL 11,129 UNDERGRADUATES Freshman class, 2016 44 57 STATES COUNTRIES LOYOLA UNIVER LAKE MICHIGAN TO ONE SIDE... Loyola students live and study at both the traditionally-styled Lake Shore Campus, shown here, and the bustling Water Tower Campus in downtown Chicago.
FIRST-YEAR PROFILE CLASS OF 2016 Our diverse freshman student body, entering in Fall 2016, represents people of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds. 44 57 STATES COUNTRIES FRESHMEN 3.74 GPA TEST SCORES Middle 50 percent range ACT Composite 0 SAT Critical Reading Math 24-29 520-630 510-630 36 0 800 40% DIVERSITY Those who identified themselves as African American, Asian American, Latin American, Native American, and multiracial or other. TRANSFER STUDENTS Admitted students, 2016 3.19 MEAN GPA... A WORLD-CLASS CITY TO THE OTHER Loyola s Water Tower Campus, shown here from the new John and Kathy Schreiber Center, is just steps from Michigan Avenue and the heart of downtown Chicago.
Students gain hands-on experience in Loyola s exercise science program. ACADEMICS At Loyola, you ll dig deeply into what interests you and make your own discoveries. Our academic programs will challenge you to do more and be more. You ll also have the option of further professional development with a dual degree, double major, or five-year joint bachelor s and master s degree. 80+ UNDER- GRADUATE MAJORS 93% FACULTY HOLD THE HIGHEST DEGREE POSSIBLE IN THEIR FIELD 14:1 26 LEARN MORE STUDENT- TEACHER RATIO STUDENTS, PER CLASS On average LUC.edu/academics
FIND YOUR PASSION THE STUDENT-RUN BIODIESEL PROGRAM IS THE FIRST SCHOOL OPERATION LICENSED TO SELL RECLAIMED FUEL IN THE U.S. A DOZEN MEN S AND WOMEN S NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Students kayak on Lake Michigan, accessible from Loyola beach and just a few blocks north of Loyola s Lake Shore Campus. TWENTY RESIDENCE HALLS STUDENT LIFE There s always something to do and somewhere to be volunteer, advocate, or enjoy a NCAA Division 1 Rambler game. The Loyola Experience is about finding your place and connecting with new friends. With more than 250 student organizations to choose from, you re sure to find something that interests you. Ramble Outdoors camping trip NINETEEN FRATERNI- TIES AND SORORITIES
Internship sites include Chicago Bulls, WXRT Radio, the Environmental Protection Agency, Deloitte, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals. LEARN BY DOING Loyola gives you exciting opportunities for hands-on learning. Internships, research, and community service get you outside the classroom and working with non-profits and Fortune 500 companies. National sports teams, pharmaceuticals, software companies when it comes to real-world experience, Loyola has you covered. 525+ EMPLOYERS HIRED LOYOLA STUDENTS FOR INTERNSHIPS IN 2016, LOYOLA STUDENTS SPENT MORE THAN 100,000 HOURS SERVING COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO LEARN MORE LUC.edu/career 98 % GRADUATES EMPLOYED OR PURSUING GRADUATE EDUCATION IN 3 MONTHS AFTER COMMENCEMENT
Mopeds zoom by in Ho Chi Minh City s District 10, the neighborhood where Loyola s Vietnam Center is located. STUDY ABROAD Whether you travel far or stay close to our Chicago home, you will have plenty of opportunities to expand your horizons in over 150 study abroad programs in 70 countries. Semester, summer, and academic year-long programs are available. FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS Loyola has a special partnership with the Vietnam Center in Ho Chi Minh City. We also have the oldest recurring American university in Italy at the John Felice Rome LEARN MORE LUC.edu/romestart Center. Freshman students can begin their Loyola experience in Rome and finish their degree in Chicago via the Rome Start program.
ADMISSION APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS = REQUIRED = UPON REQUEST = OPTIONAL FRESHMEN Applying to Loyola directly after high school TRANSFER Completed high school Enrolled in post-secondary institution 1 ONLINE APPLICATION OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) STANDARDIZED TEST SCORE ACT or SAT RECOMMENDATION LETTER Teacher or counselor ESSAY NOTES 1 Transfer students can bring a maximum of 64 credits from a two-year college. 2 Admission is rolling. 3 The application for admission is the application for merit scholarships. Students must be admitted by Feb. 1 to be considered. RESUME DEADLINES ADMISSION APPLICATION 2 Priority Spring semester Fall semester SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Additional scholarships are available at LUC.edu/scholarships. FRESHMEN December 1 February 1 3 TRANSFER December 1 June 1 See Notes 4 4 All transfer students with 20 college credits or more completed at the time of application are automatically considered for Loyola s Transfer Merit Scholarships. Merit awards are renewable for up to three years for undergrads. Loyola also offers Phi Theta Kappa scholarships for students transferring from two-year community colleges. Campus sculpture of the celestial orbits, molded from the Beijing original. APPLY ONLINE LUC.edu/apply
AFFORDABILITY Loyola is committed to helping students through the financial aid process. In addition to merit scholarships awarded at the time of admission, Loyola offers additional scholarships based on talent and academic interest. Students may also qualify for outside scholarships, grants, loans, federal work-study, or budget payment plans. 2017 18 TUITION FULL-TIME PART-TIME TUITION NURSING TUITION ROOM AND BOARD Average double-size, freshman room $ 41,720 $ 42,650 $ 13,880 $ 770 / Credit hour $ 863/ Credit hour $27, 250 AVERAGE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD Freshman class, 2016 NET PRICE CALCULATOR Check out our Net Price Calculator, which provides an early approximation of what a new first-year, undergraduate student can expect to pay to attend Loyola. LUC.edu/netprice Loyola s ecodome greenhouse and residence halls on Lake Shore Campus.
PLAN YOUR VISIT LUC.edu/visit APPLY ONLINE LUC.edu/apply The best way to determine if Loyola is a good fit for you is to visit. Take a firsthand look at our campuses and learn more about our academics, student activities, and residence life. HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOLARS Get a head start and preview campus life this summer. LUC.edu/ summerscholars
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO 1032 W. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60660 LUC.edu UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION OFFICE 800.262.2373 admission@luc.edu LUC.edu/undergrad TRANSFER ADMISSION 800.262.2373 transfer@luc.edu LUC.edu/transfer FINANCIAL AID OFFICE 773.508.7704 lufinaid@luc.edu LUC.edu/finaid