Academics
Academics at Loyola
What do you want to study?
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Why Loyola?
Here, it's about more than just coursework and grades. We want to make sure you leave Loyola fully equipped to take the next step in your career while using your education for good.
A Jesuit Education
The Jesuit tradition transforms the way we approach education: with empathy and purpose.
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Experiential Learning
All students will get the opportunity to engage in some form of hands-on learning.
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Career Outcomes
See how a Loyola education prepares students to lead extraordinary lives.
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Best Value School in the Nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
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Majors
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Dual degree programs
"I love how much Loyola emphasizes the social justice aspect of our education, especially as a future educator. It helps me make sure I also create an equitable classroom space to support all student identities coming into the field. I think Loyola has really pushed that aspect of social justice learning for me."— Jake Bartilad (Elementary Education ’25)
"I feel like there's attention on me here. The professors care for students and if you need to talk with them, they'll make accommodations and they'll make sure that you’ll succeed."— Regina Pochocki (Advertising and Public Relations ’24)
"The professors here are always very considerate of every student's individual circumstances and allowing them to get an education while also living their life and having normal human struggles. I really appreciate that."— Laila Ali (Multimedia Journalism ’26)
"I like how intimate the classes are. I feel like you can get really close with the teachers, whereas if you're in a big school, it's not really like that. It's completely different. But with the classes at Loyola, it's like 10, 20 students per class. You really have the opportunity to be close with the teachers and students."— Caden Ostrowski (Information Technology ’25)
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Want to become a doctor or a lawyer?
Pre-Health
For students considering health fields like medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and more.
Pre-Law
For students considering a legal career and applying to law school.
Thinking about getting a master’s degree?
At Loyola, you can do both a bachelor's and a master's in only five years! We have over 50 of these five-year programs, which you can apply to during your third year at Loyola.
As an accelerated Bachelor's/Master's student, you can even take advantage of the Returning Rambler Scholarship for eligible programs, offering a 25 percent tuition discount for graduate studies.
Want to take classes outside of your major?
Oh, you will. It’s a Jesuit thing — we want you to broaden your perspective and be aware of different ways of thinking. That’s why we have the Core Curriculum, which all Loyola students will have to complete. You'll take classes in literature, art, history, science, math, philosophy, theology, and more!
Want to learn in a different country?
With the Jesuit emphasis on venturing beyond your comfort zone, we encourage and support study abroad opportunities. More than a third of our students study abroad and we offer over 150 programs in more than 50 countries. We’ve also got a full residential campus in Rome, Italy!