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Quick StatsStudent-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Average Course Load
15 credits
Faculty with Terminal Degree
79 %
College Prowler Take
The typical Loyola student comes from a private, Catholic, single-sex high school, where many teachers gave day-to-day threats and comments including, “I’d rather lay down in rush-hour traffic than be here teaching you all,” and the ever-thrilling practice of chucking chalk dusted erasers at the unimpressed and undaunted crowd of 13- to 17-year-olds. The teachers at Loyola are nothing like this! It is refreshing that Loyola teachers are so excited to impart their knowledge on others. They see you as an adult who picked your own major, so in turn, you should technically want to be there. Teachers want to help you do well. Generally, the classes are interesting, but of course, there are boring, difficult, and no-fun classes everywhere. Fortunately, Loyola participates in the Web site www.ratemyprofessor.com, which shows you what other students think of the teacher you might take a class with. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
Teachers are kind and available...
Teachers are kind and available for assistance outside of class. Some classes are long lectures, but most are entertaining and interesting. I can honestly say I have enjoyed almost all my classes and teachers—they try very hard to get to know the students. |
Anonymous says: |
The professors at Loyola vary an...
The professors at Loyola vary an incredible amount. You will probably have the majority of your best teachers in your last two years because you have taken the advice from others on which ones to take. The professor totally makes the class. A class that sounds deathly boring could be the best class you’ve ever taken if the professor is amazing. Towards the end, I stopped choosing classes based on the course name and chose them based on the professor name, which made a difference in the quality of the class and my grade. |
Anonymous says: |
In my opinion, we have a whole...
In my opinion, we have a whole variety of teachers here on campus. Some are dumb as door nails and can’t teach, some are really smart but still can’t teach, and some are smart and can teach very well. I’ve only found a few of my classes to be interesting. I think I would find them more interesting if I didn’t have to worry about everything I have to do for that class, as well as the others. |
Anonymous says: |
The teachers are mediocre, ranging...
The teachers are mediocre, ranging from really easy to pretty hard. Most of the core classes are taught by fairly easy teachers, while major classes are taught by more experienced teachers. I find the classes to be pretty interesting, even my required core classes. |
Anonymous says: |
Most of the teachers are great....
Most of the teachers are great. They are always able to meet with you on the side, before or after class, to discuss any problems in or out of the classroom. I think that’s due to the small class size. Most classes are very interactive; participation is encouraged. By participating, classes are made more interesting, and you get more out of your time spent in class. Every teacher I have had so far knows my name, which doesn’t happen everywhere. |
FactsMost Popular Majors
- Business/marketing - 32 %
- Communications - 13 %
- Foreign languages/literature - 9 %
- Social sciences - 9 %
Degrees Awarded
- Bachelor's
- Doctorate
- Master's
- Post-master's certificate
Special Degree Options
- Cross-registration
- Double major
- First-year experience
- Honors program
- Independent study
- Internships
- Learning communities
- Senior capstone/culminating academic experience
- Service learning
- Study abroad
- Teacher certificate program
- Undergraduate research/creative projects
Class Sizes
- Fewer than 20 Students - 55 %
- 20 to 49 Students - 44 %
- 50 or More Students - 1 %
Undergraduate Schools
- College of Arts & Sciences
- Sellinger School of Business and Management
Graduation Rates
- 4-Year - 81 %
- 5-Year - 86 %
- 6-Year - 86 %
Best Places to Study
- Jenkins Study Hall
- Notre Dame/Loyola Library
- Sellinger Hall
- Study halls in all dorm buildings
Did You Know?Loyola College has academic mentor teams to guide incoming freshmen through the sometimes tough transition into college life. Junior and senior volunteers are paired with freshmen to answer questions about class registration, choosing a major, and campus life. First-year students can register for a “First Year Program,” which fall under one of three categories—Alpha, Collegium, and FE 100. These are just like regular semester-long courses, but they meet for an extra day a week for discussions or group excursions. The unique thing about Loyola is the College sends grade reports to parents of freshmen who have less than a C in a course. All Loyola students are bound to the Honor Code, which stresses student integrity.
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