Loyola University Chicago Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
69%
Female Students
2%
International
45
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Loyola University Chicago has a diverse student body with 46% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
52.3%(5,953)
Hispanic
21.3%(2,426)
African American
6.4%(731)
Asian
13.4%(1,522)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(10)
Two or More Races
5.0%(572)
Unknown
1.3%(153)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment16,899
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Loyola University Chicago offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Loyola University Chicago has a gender distribution of 69% female students and 31% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
31.2%(3,649)
Women
68.8%(8,054)

Gender Statistics

Men3,649

22% of total enrollment

Women8,054

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Loyola University Chicago serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(138)
18-19
45.0%(5,271)
20-21
38.1%(4,458)
22-24
9.6%(1,120)
25+
6.1%(716)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.1%(59)
22-24
28.8%(1,499)
25+
70.0%(3,638)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

31%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Loyola University Chicago attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 46% in-state residents, 52% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
45.8%(1,401)
Out-of-State
52.3%(1,597)
International
1.9%(58)

Regional Representation

In-State1,401

46% of student body

Out-of-State1,597

52% of student body

International58

2% of student body

States Represented

45 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

69%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age