Hey friends, I'm eyeing Loyola for the coming application season. Can anyone tell me what the acceptance rate for Loyola is? I'm hoping to have a clear picture of its selectivity.
The acceptance rate for Loyola University Chicago has been around 79% in recent years. However, while this rate gives you an idea of the overall selectivity, acceptance rate can differ based on the program - some programs are more competitive than others.
Furthermore, the selectivity of a school is not only about acceptance rates. The strength of your academic credentials (like your grades and course rigor), test scores (if you choose to submit them), extracurricular activities, recommendation letters, and essays will all be much more important for determining your personal odds of admission at Loyola University Chicago than the school's overall rate.
If you want to know how you personally stack up at Loyola University Chicago, I'd check out CollegeVine's free chancing engine, which accounts for all quantifiable elements of your profile, including GPA, course rigor, test scores (if you have them), and extracurriculars to give you personalized odds of acceptance at Loyola University Chicago and hundreds of other colleges: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator
This tool will also give you suggestions on how to improve your chances, for example by raising your GPA slightly or earning a leadership position in one of your extracurriculars. Best of luck!
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