Loyola University Chicago Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
68%
Female Students
2%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Loyola University Chicago has a diverse student body with 48% 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
50.6%(6,675)
Hispanic
20.0%(2,641)
African American
6.2%(820)
Asian
12.8%(1,685)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(14)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(12)
Two or More Races
4.7%(616)
Unknown
5.4%(718)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment19,300
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 68% female students and 32% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
32.1%(4,345)
Women
67.9%(9,187)

Gender Statistics

Men4,345

23% of total enrollment

Women9,187

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Loyola University Chicago serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.8%(848)
18-19
44.0%(5,497)
20-21
36.4%(4,541)
22-24
8.2%(1,019)
25+
4.7%(582)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.0%(49)
22-24
29.9%(1,468)
25+
69.1%(3,390)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

30%

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 56% in-state residents, 41% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
56.3%(1,752)
Out-of-State
41.4%(1,289)
International
2.3%(70)

Regional Representation

In-State1,752

56% of student body

Out-of-State1,289

41% of student body

International70

2% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

68%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age