Loyola University Chicago
(LUC)
About
Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit research university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus, Loyola is one of the largest Catholic universities in the United States. Its namesake is Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Loyola's professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production".
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 29 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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ARWU
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
QS
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Marketing | 51+ | - | 2021 |
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Nursing | 151-170 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Biological Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2021 |
| Medicine | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2025 |
ARWU
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Law | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Political Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology | =267 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =374 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =463 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 690 | 42.5 | 2026 |