Loyola University Chicago, established by the Jesuits in 1870, is one of the greatest Catholic institutes in the United States. It is an Illinois-based private Jesuit research university, and is one of the most sought-after institutions in the US Education System, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and online programmes in a variety of fields to students from all over the world. Moreover, Saint Ignatius of Loyola is its namesake.
Loyola University Chicago courses are offered through thirteen colleges and institutions, with over 17,000 students enrolled across 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional courses.
The institution includes a magnificent Loyola University Chicago Campus in the middle of bustling Chicago City, as well as campuses in Rome and Italy. It is also one of just 8% of American colleges with a Phi Beta Kappa honours society chapter.
The NCAA has recognized Loyola University Chicago with a 99% Graduation Success Rate for the past three years, making them the first in the country in 2016 and 2017—and second only to Harvard in 2018.
Three months after graduation, 98% of incoming freshmen are awarded grants and/or scholarships, and 98% have a job or are in high school.
