Loyola University Chicago: Jesuit Tradition, Lakefront Living

 

At a glance

A Jesuit university on the North Side with lakefront campuses, Loyola combines liberal-arts grounding with professional programs in business, nursing, and the sciences.

Signature strengths

• Service-learning: Courses connect classroom work with Chicago neighborhoods.

• Health & nursing: Clinical placements embedded in the city’s hospital network.

• Global perspective: Study-abroad and ethics-focused curricula.

Student experience

Quiet residential feel by the water; a short train ride puts you downtown for internships and cultural events.

Admissions & fit tips

Highlight purpose + people skills—mentoring, volunteering, peer tutoring. Letters that speak to empathy and teamwork land well.

Affordability

Pair scholarships with RA roles, campus employment, and paid community-based internships that reinforce your major.

Career & grad preparation

Healthcare, education, social impact, business analytics, and public service. Build a service portfolio alongside your resume.

Visit plan

Morning tour by the lake → sit in on a class → afternoon coffee on a neighborhood main street.