Loyola University Chicago Acceptance Rate
Chicago, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 40,468
- Admitted
- 32,937
- Yield
- 9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Loyola University Chicago's acceptance rate has risen from 63.3% in 2014–15 to 81.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 20,414 to 40,468 (+98%) over that period.
Its 81.4% rate makes Loyola University Chicago more selective than about 39% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 30%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (84.2% for women vs 75.8% for men, a 8.4-point gap). Loyola University Chicago has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 20,414 | 12,931 | 63.3% | 2,292 |
| 2015–16 | 21,555 | 15,360 | 71.3% | 2,194 |
| 2016–17 | 22,712 | 16,482 | 72.6% | 2,622 |
| 2017–18 | 23,571 | 16,639 | 70.6% | 2,654 |
| 2018–19 | 25,122 | 17,064 | 67.9% | 2,770 |
| 2019–20 | 25,583 | 17,198 | 67.2% | 2,630 |
| 2020–21 | 25,453 | 17,954 | 70.5% | 2,129 |
| 2021–22 | 37,824 | 29,117 | 77% | 2,867 |
| 2022–23 | 40,909 | 32,379 | 79.1% | 2,864 |
| 2023–24 | 40,468 | 32,937 | 81.4% | 2,951 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 26,872 | 22,638 | 84.2% |
| Men | 13,590 | 10,297 | 75.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–680 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 570–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–31 | 12% |
How Loyola University Chicago compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Loyola University Chicago's acceptance rate?
Loyola University Chicago's acceptance rate is 81.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (32,937 admitted of 40,468 applicants).
Is Loyola University Chicago test optional?
Loyola University Chicago is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Loyola University Chicago?
Loyola University Chicago received 40,468 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 32,937.
What SAT score do you need for Loyola University Chicago?
Admitted students at Loyola University Chicago typically scored 590–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Loyola University Chicago getting harder to get into?
Loyola University Chicago has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 63.3% in 2014–15 to 81.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.luc.edu/.