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Loyola University Chicago

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

23% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Loyola Chicago enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$16,894
Total Cost of Attendance	$67,408

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$28,992	$115,968
$30-48k	$28,663	$114,652
$48-75k	$32,432	$129,728
$75-110k	$36,853	$147,412
$110k+	$42,346	$169,384

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Loyola University Chicago

23.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$24,157

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Loyola University Chicago Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$71,530

Median Earnings (10yr)

$24,157

Median Debt

3.0x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Loyola University Chicago — 3.0x ratio is solid — most graduates can comfortably manage their student loans.

Loyola University Chicago True Cost by Family Income

23% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Loyola Chicago enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$28,992	$115,968
$30-48k	$28,663	$114,652
$48-75k	$32,432	$129,728
$75-110k	$36,853	$147,412
$110k+	$42,346	$169,384

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$16,894
Total Cost of Attendance	$67,408

Financial Aid & Student Debt

23.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$24,157

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$58,411

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Loyola University Chicago Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Loyola University Chicago actually cost per year?

Loyola University Chicago's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $67,408/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $33,857/yr, a 50% discount off sticker price.

Does Loyola University Chicago offer good financial aid?

23% of Loyola University Chicago students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Loyola University Chicago also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Loyola University Chicago requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Loyola University Chicago?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $28,992/yr at Loyola University Chicago after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $42,346/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Loyola University Chicago worth the cost?

Loyola University Chicago graduates earn a median of $71,530 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $269,632 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.