Loyola University Chicago's tuition & fees has increased from $37,412 (2014) to $51,716 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 38.23% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $18,190 (year 2014) to $22,305 (year 2024).

Loyola University Chicago's tuition increase rate is higher than the Illinois's average increase rate of -8.12%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 33.92% from 2014 ($53,322).

For the current academic year 2023-2024, Loyola University Chicago's COA is $71,410, which is increased by 5.30% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Loyola University Chicago's COA over the past 10 years.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 38.23% for the last 10 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $51,716. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Loyola University Chicago over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
2014-15$37,412$18,190-
2015-16$39,179$18,8864.72%
2016-17$41,384$19,4425.63%
2017-18$42,828$19,4583.49%
2018-19$44,048$19,4982.85%
2019-20$45,543$19,4983.39%
2020-21$46,060$19,1541.14%
2021-22$47,808$19,8943.80%
2022-23$49,498$20,3443.53%
2023-24$51,716$22,3054.48%
Loyola University Chicago Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,200, and it has not changed since 2014.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,200-
2015-16$1,200
2016-17$1,200
2017-18$1,200
2018-19$1,200
2019-20$1,200
2020-21$1,200
2021-22$1,200
2022-23$1,200
2023-24$1,200

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 25.72% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 30.96% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Loyola University Chicago.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$14,710$13,100-
2015-16$14,910$13,1001.36%
2016-17$15,370$13,1003.09%
2017-18$15,680$13,1002.02%
2018-19$16,080$13,1002.55%
2019-20$16,380$13,4081.87%
2020-21$16,380$13,408
2021-22$16,780$14,0662.44%
2022-23$17,120$14,4402.03%
2023-24$18,494$17,1568.03%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2024 tuition and increase rate from last year between Loyola University Chicago and similar schools.

20242023Increase Rate
Loyola University Chicago$51,716$49,4984.48%
Missouri State University-Springfield$17,928$17,1444.57%
Drake University$49,944$47,7424.61%
Bradley University$39,680$37,8004.97%
Valparaiso University$46,588$44,7964.00%
Illinois State University$23,479$23,2091.16%

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