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Loyola University Chicago
  • 4 Year
  • CHICAGO, IL
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Loyola University Chicago
#30 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • CHICAGO, IL
  • 3,177 reviews
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    Loyola University Chicago Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    86%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    40%
    Average Housing Cost
    $9,690 / year
    Poll
    59%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 807 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 285 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,830 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 362 responses
    • Damen Food Court
      19%
    • Outside food sources (Subway, Chipotle, etc.)
      19%
    • D'Nobili
      18%
    • Lu's Deli
      10%
    • Engrained is by far the best
      9%
    • Bleaker Street
      8%
    • Rambler Expresss
      5%
    48%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 226 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 166 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      27%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      52%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      14%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      6%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    75%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 179 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 124 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      46%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      44%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      8%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 145 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      31%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      61%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      4%
    • Not very visible.
      3%
    • We have campus police?
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 312 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      2%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      27%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      56%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      15%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, Film Society, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Musical Theater, Music Ensembles, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 218 responses
    • Finals Breakfast
      17%
    • Colossus
      15%
    • Welcome Week
      13%
    • Christmas on Campus
      11%
    • Late Night Breakfast
      10%
    • The Loyola Ramblers vs. UIC Flames Basketball Game
      7%
    • Convocation Walk
      6%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 219 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      2%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      16%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      21%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      31%
    • Parties? What parties?
      30%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 127 responses
    • St. Patrick's Day
      35%
    • Not really sure
      22%
    • Halloween
      9%
    • None
      9%
    • Halloween
      6%
    • New years eve
      5%
    • We don't party
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    8%
    Women in Sororities
    14%
    45%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 282 responses
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