Loyola University Chicago

What is the cost of studying for a year at Loyola University Chicago?

Loyola University Chicago is a private university, so its published undergraduate tuition does not change according to Illinois residency. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $52,230, with $1,480 in required fees. Housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal spending add to that published charge.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition: $52,230
• 2024-25 required undergraduate fees: $1,480
• Reported annual room and board: $17,330
• Reported books and supplies: $1,600

Adding those four reported items gives $72,640, before transportation and personal expenses. It is an illustration using the listed figures, not an individual financial-aid offer or a complete cost-of-attendance budget. Graduate tuition, professional-school charges, part-time enrollment, and particular housing choices can produce a different total.

Published cost and net price are different. Grant aid reduces what a student pays without creating a repayment obligation; loans generally do not. Reported average net prices varied by family-income group, from $28,663 for families earning up to $48,000 to $42,346 for those earning above $110,000. These are group averages, not quotes for a particular family, and applicants should use their own aid offer and current-year budget for a meaningful comparison.

Federal grants and loans, Illinois aid for eligible residents, and Loyola scholarships may all affect affordability. Financial-aid eligibility and deadlines depend on the student and program. Completing the FAFSA and any Loyola-required aid steps on time is particularly important for applicants comparing offers.

What are the work-study opportunities at Loyola University Chicago?

Loyola students can look for part-time employment while enrolled, including positions that may be funded through Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is need-based financial aid tied to wages for work performed; it is not a grant deposited automatically into a student's account and does not guarantee a job.

Students who receive a Work-Study allocation generally still need to find an eligible position, apply, and meet the employer's hiring requirements. Other campus jobs may be available without a Work-Study award. Approved off-campus community-service positions may also be possible under applicable arrangements, so students should check the current student-employment listings and their aid terms.

Employment can provide income and experience, but its likely hours and pay should be treated separately from scholarship aid when planning a budget. Loyola's career services offer a different set of supports, including individual and group career counseling, résumé help, career exploration, job listings, employer events, and interview opportunities. Those services support a search; they do not establish that a particular student will secure an internship or job.