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Arnold Damen, S.J. (1815-1890)
President, 1870-1872
- Founder of Holy Family Parish
- Founder and first president of St. Ignatius College, 1870
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Ferdinand Coosemans, S.J. (1823-1878)
President, 1872-1874
- First degree awarded by St. Ignatius College on June 25, 1873, Master of Arts to Phillip J. Reilly
- Creation of Student's Sodality
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John DeBlieck, S.J. (1821-1883)
President, 1874-1877
- Chrysostomian Society (the debating society) is formed
- Seven degrees awarded in 1876
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Thomas H. Miles, S.J. (1831-1909)
President, 1877-1880
- Defined division between the college course and the grammar school/high school course
- Introduction of a scientific course leading to a Bachelor of Science degree
- Introduction of monthly reports to parents
- Creation of the St. Cecilia Choral Society
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Thomas O'Neill, S.J. (1822-1899)
President, 1880-1884
- 203 students enrolled at St. Ignatius College at beginning of tenure; 265 students enrolled by end of his tenure
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Joseph P. Zealand, S.J. (1831-1904)
President, 1884-1887
- St. Ignatius College reaches enrollment of 301 students
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Edward A. Higgins, S.J. (1838-1902)
President, 1887-1891
- Faculty at St. Ignatius College numbers 19
- North Side Collegiate School opens in 1888; closes in 1890
- Dramatic Club formed
- Athletic Association founded
- Library numbers over 5, 000 volumes
- Forerunner of college magazine "Easter Chimes" appears in 1888
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Thomas S. Fitzgerald, S.J. (1848-1910)
President, 1891-1894
- St. Ignatius College enrollment reaches 496
- First perpetual scholarship founded by Miss Eliza McConville
- Scientific Academy formed
- Camera Club formed
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James F. X. Hoeffer, S.J. (1852-1913)
President, 1894-1898
- Alumni Association founded, 1895
- St. Ignatius College Silver Jubilee celebrated June 1895
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John F. G. Pahls, S.J. (ca. 1847-1910)
President, 1898-1900
- Monthly visiting day for parents and Friends of the Institution created
- Loyola Literary Society formed, 1899
- Administration known for supporting plays; elocution and oratorical contests; concerts; and literary evenings
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