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Catholic college

Loyola University Chicago

  • LocationChicago, IL
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 17,397 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
  • TraditionJesuit
Official website

Loyola University Chicago is a Jesuit, Catholic university sponsored by the Society of Jesus; this record describes the Lake Shore Campus. Madonna della Strada Chapel has Mass every weekday at noon and twice on Sundays, confession on Sunday and Tuesday evenings, and weekly Eucharistic adoration on Tuesdays. The University Core requires two theology and religious studies courses and two philosophy courses, plus one ethics course from either area.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 3

  • Monday–Friday12:00 PMMadonna della Strada Chapel · Academic year; abbreviated schedule in summer.
  • Sunday10:30 AMMadonna della Strada Chapel · Academic year; abbreviated schedule in summer.
  • Sunday9:00 PMMadonna della Strada Chapel · Academic year; abbreviated schedule in summer.

Confession 2

  • Sunday7:30 PM–8:30 PMMadonna della Strada Chapel · When classes are in session.
  • Tuesday8:00 PM–9:00 PMMadonna della Strada Chapel · When classes are in session.

Adoration 2

  • Tuesday8:00 PM–9:00 PMMadonna della Strada Chapel
  • Tuesday9:00 PMMadonna della Strada Chapel · Night Prayer and Benediction, first and third Tuesdays.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Mass Times and Liturgy Schedule | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/mdschapel/liturgyschedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Lake Shore Campus Weekly Liturgy Schedule Madonna della Strada Chapel Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. | 9:00 p.m. Weekday Mass Monday - Friday | 12:00 noon”
    Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and twice on Sundays at Madonna della Strada Chapel.
    “Lake Shore Campus Weekly Liturgy Schedule Madonna della Strada Chapel Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. | 9:00 p.m. Weekday Mass Monday - Friday | 12:00 noon”
    Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and twice on Sundays at Madonna della Strada Chapel.
    “Lake Shore Campus Weekly Liturgy Schedule Madonna della Strada Chapel Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. | 9:00 p.m. Weekday Mass Monday - Friday | 12:00 noon”
    Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and twice on Sundays at Madonna della Strada Chapel.
    “Confessions Sunday | 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday | 8:00-9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday | 8:00-9:00 p.m.”
    Confession is scheduled Sunday and Tuesday evenings, and Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday evenings.
    “Confessions Sunday | 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday | 8:00-9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday | 8:00-9:00 p.m.”
    Confession is scheduled Sunday and Tuesday evenings, and Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday evenings.
    “Confessions Sunday | 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday | 8:00-9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday | 8:00-9:00 p.m.”
    Confession is scheduled Sunday and Tuesday evenings, and Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday evenings.
    “Night Prayer and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament First and Third Tuesdays | 9:00 p.m. Simple Night Prayer Second and Fourth Tuesdays | 9:00 p.m. Rosary Monday | 9:00 p.m. Taizé Evening Prayer Wednesday | 8:00 p.m. Open Daily for Private Prayer at 8:00 a.m.”
    Benediction, Rosary, and Taize prayer are scheduled weekly, and the chapel is open daily for private prayer.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Loyola University Chicago, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miMadonna Della Strada Chapel: 0.1 mi1Saint Ignatius Roman Catholic Church: 0.4 mi2Saint Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church: 0.6 mi3Saint Jerome Roman Catholic Church: 1.0 mi4Blessed Aloysius Stepinac Croatian Catholic Church: 1.1 mi5Saint Ita's Roman Catholic Church: 1.3 mi6Campus Ministry and Madonna della Strada Chapel (Lake Shore Campus): 0.2 miLoyola University Chicago (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Madonna Della Strada Chapel — 0.1 mi · 6453 North Kenmore Avenue, Chicago
  2. Saint Ignatius Roman Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 6559 North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago
  3. Saint Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 6200-6214 North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago
  4. Saint Jerome Roman Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 1701-1703 West Lunt Avenue, Chicago
  5. Blessed Aloysius Stepinac Croatian Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 6372 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago
  6. Saint Ita's Roman Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 5500 North Broadway, Chicago

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday-Friday 12:00 noon at Madonna della Strada Chapel (Lake Shore Campus). The Jesuit community also hosts a Thursday night student Mass at Ignatius House. The Water Tower Campus (All Saints' Chapel) has Mass Monday and Tuesday at 12:10 p.m. and Sunday at 7:00 p.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times and Liturgy Schedule | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/mdschapel/liturgyschedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Lake Shore Campus Weekly Liturgy Schedule Madonna della Strada Chapel Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. | 9:00 p.m. Weekday Mass Monday - Friday | 12:00 noon”
      Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and twice on Sundays at Madonna della Strada Chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. at Madonna della Strada Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times and Liturgy Schedule | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/mdschapel/liturgyschedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Lake Shore Campus Weekly Liturgy Schedule Madonna della Strada Chapel Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. | 9:00 p.m. Weekday Mass Monday - Friday | 12:00 noon”
      Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and twice on Sundays at Madonna della Strada Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Two scheduled times per week: Sunday 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Tuesday 8:00-9:00 p.m., when classes are in session.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Times and Liturgy Schedule | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/mdschapel/liturgyschedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Confessions Sunday | 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday | 8:00-9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday | 8:00-9:00 p.m.”
      Confession is scheduled Sunday and Tuesday evenings, and Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday evenings.
    2. Jesuit Community | Mission Integration | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/mission/about/jesuitcommunity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Many students encounter the Jesuits at Madonna della Strada Chapel, where Jesuits celebrate Mass and hear confessions.”
      Jesuit priests celebrate Mass and hear confessions at the campus chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays 8:00-9:00 p.m. Night Prayer and Benediction on the first and third Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times and Liturgy Schedule | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/mdschapel/liturgyschedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Confessions Sunday | 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday | 8:00-9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday | 8:00-9:00 p.m.”
      Confession is scheduled Sunday and Tuesday evenings, and Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday evenings.
      “Night Prayer and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament First and Third Tuesdays | 9:00 p.m. Simple Night Prayer Second and Fourth Tuesdays | 9:00 p.m. Rosary Monday | 9:00 p.m. Taizé Evening Prayer Wednesday | 8:00 p.m. Open Daily for Private Prayer at 8:00 a.m.”
      Benediction, Rosary, and Taize prayer are scheduled weekly, and the chapel is open daily for private prayer.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ, University Chaplain, and Fr. Jerry Overbeck, SJ, Senior Chaplain; the Jesuit community celebrates Mass and hears confessions at the chapel.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Meet Our Team | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/about/meetourteam · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Jerry Overbeck, SJ Senior Chaplain Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ Chaplain”
      Two Jesuit priests serve as chaplains in Campus Ministry.
    2. Meet The Team | Mission Integration | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/mission/about/meettheteam · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Michael Rossmann, S.J., PhD University Chaplain, and Canonical Chaplain for Madonna della Strada Chapel”
      A Jesuit priest is the University Chaplain.
    3. Jesuit Community | Mission Integration | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/mission/about/jesuitcommunity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Many students encounter the Jesuits at Madonna della Strada Chapel, where Jesuits celebrate Mass and hear confessions.”
      Jesuit priests celebrate Mass and hear confessions at the campus chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Times and Liturgy Schedule | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/mdschapel/liturgyschedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Night Prayer and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament First and Third Tuesdays | 9:00 p.m. Simple Night Prayer Second and Fourth Tuesdays | 9:00 p.m. Rosary Monday | 9:00 p.m. Taizé Evening Prayer Wednesday | 8:00 p.m. Open Daily for Private Prayer at 8:00 a.m.”
      Benediction, Rosary, and Taize prayer are scheduled weekly, and the chapel is open daily for private prayer.
    2. MDS Chapel | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/mdschapel · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Madonna della Strada Chapel is generally open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.”
      The chapel is open seven days a week.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (11 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 2 confession, 2 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Theological & Religious Knowledge: Tier I (THEO 100 or THEO 107) and one Tier II course. The separate one-course Ethics area may be met in philosophy or theology; it is not counted. A major automatically waives the Core area that overlaps with it.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | First and Second Year Advising | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/fsya/incomingstudents/graduationrequirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Loyola University Core curriculum is made up of 16 courses (48 credit hours) in 10 subject areas.”
      All students complete the 16-course University Core.
      “Philosophical | 2 | 6 | Quantitative | 1 | 3 | Scientific | 2 | 6 | Societal and Cultural | 2 | 6 | Theological & Religious | 2 | 6 |”
      The Core requires two philosophy courses and two theological and religious courses.
    2. Theological & Religious Knowledge and Inquiry | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Loyola University Chicagoluc-preview.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/university-requirements/university-core/core-area-and-courses/theological-religious-knowledge-inquiry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Choose one of the following: | 3 | THEO 100 | Christian Theology | | THEO 107 | Introduction to Religious Studies D | |”
      The Tier I theology course is THEO 100 Christian Theology or THEO 107 Introduction to Religious Studies.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Tier I is THEO 100 Christian Theology or THEO 107 Introduction to Religious Studies. Tier II options include THEO 279 Roman Catholicism as well as courses on Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and other traditions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theological & Religious Knowledge and Inquiry | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Loyola University Chicagoluc-preview.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/university-requirements/university-core/core-area-and-courses/theological-religious-knowledge-inquiry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Choose one of the following: | 3 | THEO 100 | Christian Theology | | THEO 107 | Introduction to Religious Studies D | |”
      The Tier I theology course is THEO 100 Christian Theology or THEO 107 Introduction to Religious Studies.
      “THEO 279 | Roman Catholicism | | THEO 280 | Religion & Interdisciplinary Studies | | THEO 281 | Christianity Through Time | | THEO 282 | Hinduism D | |”
      Tier II options include Roman Catholicism alongside courses on other traditions.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Philosophical Knowledge: two courses (Tier I and Tier II).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | First and Second Year Advising | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/fsya/incomingstudents/graduationrequirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Loyola University Core curriculum is made up of 16 courses (48 credit hours) in 10 subject areas.”
      All students complete the 16-course University Core.
      “Philosophical | 2 | 6 | Quantitative | 1 | 3 | Scientific | 2 | 6 | Societal and Cultural | 2 | 6 | Theological & Religious | 2 | 6 |”
      The Core requires two philosophy courses and two theological and religious courses.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNo
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum Requirements | Core | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/core · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Core Curriculum actualizes transformative education in the Jesuit tradition, helping students to define their values, discover their gifts and passions, and look at their role in society as being one in service of humanity and for the common good.”
      The Core is described in terms of the Jesuit tradition; the description does not name the Catholic intellectual tradition.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Major and Minor Programs | Theology | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/theology/undergraduateprograms/majorandminorprograms · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Major in Theology or Religious Studies The majors offer three distinct tracks that students may undertake”
      Majors in Theology and in Religious Studies are offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

91 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (7 counted: Director of Campus Ministry, Senior Chaplain and Chaplain (Jesuit priests), Campus Minister for Catholic Liturgical Music, and Assistant Directors for Retreats, Faith Communities, and Sacramental Life. Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim staff, the operations manager, and the pastoral care and faith-and-justice ministers are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet Our Team | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/about/meetourteam · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Jerry Overbeck, SJ Senior Chaplain Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ Chaplain”
      Two Jesuit priests serve as chaplains in Campus Ministry.
      “Steven Betancourt Director of Campus Ministry Jordan Caviedes-Chua Campus Minister for Catholic Liturgical Music”
      Campus Ministry has a director and a campus minister for Catholic liturgical music.
      “Jeff Peak Assistant Director - Retreats Aleja Sastoque Assistant Director - Faith Communities”
      Assistant directors lead retreats and faith communities.
      “Derrick Witherington Assistant Director - Sacramental Life”
      An assistant director leads sacramental life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (2026-27 offerings include Leaf, 360 First Year, Transfer, C.C.C., Fe Comunidad y Cultura, Ignatian Silent, Search, Preached Silent, Encounter! Catholic, Ignite Justice, and Senior retreats (MSA and HSO retreats for other faiths not counted).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Offerings | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/retreats/retreatofferings · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “360 First Year Retreat September 18-20, 2026 (Honors) ; October 16-18, 2026 ; November 6-8, 2026”
      The 360 First Year Retreat is offered three times in fall 2026.
      “Ignatian Silent Retreat January 10-14, 2027 The Ignatian Silent Retreat is an opportunity for Loyola students who desire a chance to enter deeply into prayer, reflection, and silence during the last week of Winter Break. Learn More Search Retreat January 22-24, 2027”
      Ignatian Silent and Search retreats are offered in January 2027.
      “Encounter! Catholic Retreat February 19-21, 2027 Encounter! is a retreat is open to all members of the Loyola Community who are seeking a deeper connection with Catholic traditions and community.”
      A Catholic retreat (Encounter!) is offered in February 2027.
      “Ignite Justice Retreat February 26-28, 2027 The Ignite Justice Retreat aims to gather student justice workers together for a weekend of community building, reflection, rest, and hope.”
      An Ignite Justice Retreat is offered for students working on justice issues.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (A.M.D.G. Catholic Student Community, Christian Life Community small groups (including a Catholic CLC), weekly O.C.I.A., and Loyola for Life.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Catholic Students | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/faithtraditions/catholicstudents · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “A.M.D.G. is a group of dedicated Loyola students who strive to find God in all things and cultivate a Catholic presence and community on campus.”
      A.M.D.G. is a Catholic student community.
    2. Christian Life Community | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/faithprograms/clc/index.shtml · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “CLC small groups meet every week that classes are in session September-May and most last about 60-90 minutes.”
      Christian Life Community small faith-sharing groups meet weekly.
    3. Sacraments | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/mdschapel/sacraments · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The time commitment is attending one 90 minutes class per week when classes are in session in addition to attending the 9:00 p.m. Sunday Mass together.”
      O.C.I.A. meets weekly during the academic year.
    4. List of Groups | LUCommunity | Loyola University Chicagolucommunity.luc.edu/club_signup?search=pro-life · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Loyola for Life is Loyola's pro-life community committed to protecting, serving, and celebrating life from conception until natural death.”
      Loyola for Life is a registered pro-life student organization.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (First-year halls such as Mertz and San Francisco Hall are single gender by floor; other halls are single gender by suite, apartment, or room.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mertz Hall | Residence Life | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/reslife/futureresidents/livingoptions/mertzhall · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Hall Type | first year, single gender by floor |”
      Mertz Hall is a first-year hall with single-gender floors.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Overnight guests are allowed with roommate consent, up to three consecutive nights in a two-week period; up to three guests per host.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Hall Regulations | Office of the Dean of Students | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/deanofstudents/communitystandards/residencehallregulations · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “b. A guest may not stay overnight more than three consecutive nights in a two-week period.”
      Overnight guests are permitted with limits.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Kingfisher Catholic Studies Living-Learning Community for first-year students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Kingfisher Catholic Studies LLC | Residence Life | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/reslife/living-learningcommunities/kingfishercatholicstudiesllc · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Kingfisher Catholic Studies LLC is a community where faith meets intellectual life and spills over into service.”
      A Catholic Studies living-learning community is offered in the residence halls.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Division of Mission Integration led by a Vice President for Mission Integration, with faculty and staff formation programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet The Team | Mission Integration | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/mission/about/meettheteam · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Claire Noonan, DMin Vice President for Mission Integration”
      A Vice President for Mission Integration leads the mission office.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Office of Community Service and Action (CSA).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service & Action | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/serve · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Loyola4Chicago (L4C) participants serve at a community organization once a week for the entire semester. Service opportunities include working with homeless or immigrant youth”
      CSA runs weekly semester-long service placements, including work with homeless and immigrant youth.
    2. Mission and Values | Community Service & Action | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/serve/aboutus/missionandvalues · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and Ignatian traditions, we are committed to being a people of service and hope.”
      The Office of Community Service and Action is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (All students complete three credit hours of Engaged Learning, which may be service learning, internships, public performance, research, or fieldwork; service-learning is not required of all.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | First and Second Year Advising | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/fsya/incomingstudents/graduationrequirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Options include service learning, internships, public performance, undergraduate research, or fieldwork.”
      The Engaged Learning requirement can be met by service learning or other options.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (THEO 203 Social Justice and Injustice (Catholic and Protestant approaches to social justice) is one Tier II theology option. CSA is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology (THEO) | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Loyola University Chicagoluc-preview.courseleaf.com/course-descriptions/theo · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The course introduces students to Catholic and Protestant approaches to social justice.”
      THEO 203 Social Justice and Injustice covers Catholic approaches to social justice.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Loyola for Life (registered student organization with an annual March for Life trip) and Office for Equity and Compliance pregnant and parenting student resources.)
    Sources (2)
    1. List of Groups | LUCommunity | Loyola University Chicagolucommunity.luc.edu/club_signup?search=pro-life · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Loyola for Life is Loyola's pro-life community committed to protecting, serving, and celebrating life from conception until natural death.”
      Loyola for Life is a registered pro-life student organization.
    2. Pregnant & Parenting Resources | Office for Equity and Compliance | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/equity/gethelp/pregnantparentingresources · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students who are pregnant and/or seeking to request modifications or additional information about their rights related to pregnancy or related conditions should submit the Pregnant & Parenting Assistance Request Form”
      The university provides a support process for pregnant and parenting students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice delegation (migration and ecology), Ignite Justice Retreat, and Loyola4Chicago weekly service including work with immigrant youth.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Ignatian Family Teach-In | Community Service & Action | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/serve/educationadvocacy/ignatianfamilyteach-in · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “After learning about justice issues and connecting them to Catholic Social Tradition, IFTJ participants engage in advocacy to affirm justice in policy and practice.”
      Loyola sends a student delegation to the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, focused in 2026 on migration and ecology.
    2. Retreat Offerings | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/retreats/retreatofferings · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Ignite Justice Retreat February 26-28, 2027 The Ignite Justice Retreat aims to gather student justice workers together for a weekend of community building, reflection, rest, and hope.”
      An Ignite Justice Retreat is offered for students working on justice issues.
    3. Community Service & Action | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/serve · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Loyola4Chicago (L4C) participants serve at a community organization once a week for the entire semester. Service opportunities include working with homeless or immigrant youth”
      CSA runs weekly semester-long service placements, including work with homeless and immigrant youth.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (CSA states it is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and shares offices with Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission and Values | Community Service & Action | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/serve/aboutus/missionandvalues · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and Ignatian traditions, we are committed to being a people of service and hope.”
      The Office of Community Service and Action is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.
    2. Contact Us | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/about/contactus · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The offices of Lake Shore Campus Ministry and Community Service & Action are located in the Damen Student Center, Suite 217.”
      Campus Ministry and Community Service & Action share offices in the Damen Student Center.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Madonna della Strada Chapel has Mass every weekday at noon and twice on Sundays, with confession twice a week and Eucharistic adoration every Tuesday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times and Liturgy Schedule | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/mdschapel/liturgyschedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Lake Shore Campus Weekly Liturgy Schedule Madonna della Strada Chapel Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. | 9:00 p.m. Weekday Mass Monday - Friday | 12:00 noon”
      Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and twice on Sundays at Madonna della Strada Chapel.
      “Confessions Sunday | 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday | 8:00-9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday | 8:00-9:00 p.m.”
      Confession is scheduled Sunday and Tuesday evenings, and Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday evenings.
  • Two Jesuit priests serve as chaplains, and the Jesuit community celebrates Mass and hears confessions at the chapel.
    Sources (3)
    1. Meet Our Team | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/about/meetourteam · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Jerry Overbeck, SJ Senior Chaplain Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ Chaplain”
      Two Jesuit priests serve as chaplains in Campus Ministry.
    2. Jesuit Community | Mission Integration | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/mission/about/jesuitcommunity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Many students encounter the Jesuits at Madonna della Strada Chapel, where Jesuits celebrate Mass and hear confessions.”
      Jesuit priests celebrate Mass and hear confessions at the campus chapel.
    3. Meet The Team | Mission Integration | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/mission/about/meettheteam · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Michael Rossmann, S.J., PhD University Chaplain, and Canonical Chaplain for Madonna della Strada Chapel”
      A Jesuit priest is the University Chaplain.
  • Campus Ministry lists more than a dozen retreats for 2026-27, including an Ignatian silent retreat and the Encounter! Catholic retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Offerings | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/retreats/retreatofferings · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “360 First Year Retreat September 18-20, 2026 (Honors) ; October 16-18, 2026 ; November 6-8, 2026”
      The 360 First Year Retreat is offered three times in fall 2026.
      “Ignatian Silent Retreat January 10-14, 2027 The Ignatian Silent Retreat is an opportunity for Loyola students who desire a chance to enter deeply into prayer, reflection, and silence during the last week of Winter Break. Learn More Search Retreat January 22-24, 2027”
      Ignatian Silent and Search retreats are offered in January 2027.
      “Encounter! Catholic Retreat February 19-21, 2027 Encounter! is a retreat is open to all members of the Loyola Community who are seeking a deeper connection with Catholic traditions and community.”
      A Catholic retreat (Encounter!) is offered in February 2027.
  • Loyola for Life is a registered student organization, and the service office states that it is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. List of Groups | LUCommunity | Loyola University Chicagolucommunity.luc.edu/club_signup?search=pro-life · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Loyola for Life is Loyola's pro-life community committed to protecting, serving, and celebrating life from conception until natural death.”
      Loyola for Life is a registered pro-life student organization.
    2. Mission and Values | Community Service & Action | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/serve/aboutus/missionandvalues · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and Ignatian traditions, we are committed to being a people of service and hope.”
      The Office of Community Service and Action is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.

Concerns

  • The theology requirement can be met with THEO 107 Introduction to Religious Studies and a Tier II course on another tradition, without a course in Catholic theology.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theological & Religious Knowledge and Inquiry | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Loyola University Chicagoluc-preview.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/university-requirements/university-core/core-area-and-courses/theological-religious-knowledge-inquiry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Choose one of the following: | 3 | THEO 100 | Christian Theology | | THEO 107 | Introduction to Religious Studies D | |”
      The Tier I theology course is THEO 100 Christian Theology or THEO 107 Introduction to Religious Studies.
      “THEO 279 | Roman Catholicism | | THEO 280 | Religion & Interdisciplinary Studies | | THEO 281 | Christianity Through Time | | THEO 282 | Hinduism D | |”
      Tier II options include Roman Catholicism alongside courses on other traditions.
  • First-year halls are single gender by floor.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mertz Hall | Residence Life | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/reslife/futureresidents/livingoptions/mertzhall · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Hall Type | first year, single gender by floor |”
      Mertz Hall is a first-year hall with single-gender floors.
  • Overnight guests are permitted for up to three consecutive nights in a two-week period.
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Hall Regulations | Office of the Dean of Students | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/deanofstudents/communitystandards/residencehallregulations · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “b. A guest may not stay overnight more than three consecutive nights in a two-week period.”
      Overnight guests are permitted with limits.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and Madonna della Strada Chapel (Lake Shore Campus)

  • Address: Damen Student Center, Suite 217, 1032 W. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Madonna della Strada Chapel)

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Source: luc.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, luc.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, luc.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

20 groups and regular activities · 8 on campus, 12 off campus

Retreats 9

  • 360 First Year RetreatOff campus
    September 18-20, October 16-18, and November 6-8, 2026
    Weekend retreat for first-year students.
    luc.edu
  • Leaf RetreatOff campus
    September 11-13, 2026
    Eco-spirituality retreat outdoors.
    luc.edu
  • Transfer RetreatOff campus
    September 26-27, 2026
    Retreat for transfer students.
    luc.edu
  • Ignatian Silent RetreatOff campus
    January 10-14, 2027
    Silent retreat during the last week of winter break.
    luc.edu
  • Search RetreatOff campus
    January 22-24, 2027
    Weekend retreat before the spring semester.
    luc.edu
  • Preached Silent RetreatOff campus
    February 5-7, 2027
    Silent retreat with preaching by the chaplain.
    luc.edu
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  • Encounter! Catholic RetreatOff campus
    February 19-21, 2027
    Retreat for those seeking deeper connection with Catholic traditions and community.
    luc.edu
  • Ignite Justice RetreatOff campus
    February 26-28, 2027
    Retreat for student justice workers.
    luc.edu
  • Senior RetreatOff campus
    April 3-4, 2027
    Retreat for graduating seniors.
    luc.edu

Service 3

  • Loyola4ChicagoOff campus
    Weekly through the semester
    Weekly service placements with community organizations, including homeless and immigrant youth.
    luc.edu
  • St. Thomas of Canterbury Soup KitchenOff campus
    Tuesdays and Fridays
    Drop-in service preparing and serving meals at a parish soup kitchen.
    luc.edu
  • Ignatian Family Teach-In for JusticeOff campus
    November 13-16, 2026
    Student delegation to the Washington, D.C., teach-in on migration and ecology.
    luc.edu

Faith formation 2

  • O.C.I.A.On campus
    Weekly 90-minute class plus 9:00 PM Sunday Mass
    Preparation for students becoming Catholic or completing the sacraments of initiation.
    luc.edu
  • Kingfisher Catholic Studies LLCOn campus
    First-year living-learning community exploring the Catholic tradition across disciplines.
    luc.edu

Clubs and groups 3

  • A.M.D.G. Catholic Student CommunityOn campus
    Catholic student organization building community through prayer, education, and fellowship.
    luc.edu
  • Christian Life Community (CLC)On campus
    Weekly, September-May
    Ignatian small faith-sharing groups, including a Catholic CLC, with large-group gatherings, game nights, monthly Sunrise Prayer, and service projects.
    luc.edu
  • Loyola for LifeOn campus
    Pro-life student organization with monthly socials, Masses for Life, service, small groups, and an annual March for Life trip.
    lucommunity.luc.edu

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Thursday Night Mass at Ignatius HouseOn campus
    Thursday nights during the academic year
    Student Mass hosted by the Jesuit community, followed by time to socialize.
    luc.edu
  • RosaryOn campus
    Mondays 9:00 PM
    Weekly Rosary at Madonna della Strada Chapel.
    luc.edu
  • Taize Evening PrayerOn campus
    Wednesdays 8:00 PM
    Weekly Taize prayer at Madonna della Strada Chapel.
    luc.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (8)
  1. Contact Us | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/about/contactus · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The offices of Lake Shore Campus Ministry and Community Service & Action are located in the Damen Student Center, Suite 217.”
    Campus Ministry and Community Service & Action share offices in the Damen Student Center.
    “The offices of Lake Shore Campus Ministry and Community Service & Action are located in the Damen Student Center, Suite 217.”
    Campus Ministry and Community Service & Action share offices in the Damen Student Center.
  2. Mass Times and Liturgy Schedule | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/mdschapel/liturgyschedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Lake Shore Campus Weekly Liturgy Schedule Madonna della Strada Chapel Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. | 9:00 p.m. Weekday Mass Monday - Friday | 12:00 noon”
    Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and twice on Sundays at Madonna della Strada Chapel.
    “While Madonna della Strada Chapel is the center of Catholic Life on Loyola's Lake Shore Campus”
    Madonna della Strada Chapel is the center of Catholic life on the Lake Shore Campus.
    “While Madonna della Strada Chapel is the center of Catholic Life on Loyola's Lake Shore Campus”
    Madonna della Strada Chapel is the center of Catholic life on the Lake Shore Campus.
  3. MDS Chapel | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/mdschapel · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Madonna della Strada Chapel is generally open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.”
    The chapel is open seven days a week.
  4. Jesuit Community | Mission Integration | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/mission/about/jesuitcommunity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Many students encounter the Jesuits at Madonna della Strada Chapel, where Jesuits celebrate Mass and hear confessions.”
    Jesuit priests celebrate Mass and hear confessions at the campus chapel.
    “The Jesuit community hosts a popular Mass for students at Ignatius House on Thursday nights during the academic year.”
    The Jesuit community hosts a Thursday night student Mass at Ignatius House.
  5. Catholic Students | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/faithtraditions/catholicstudents · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “A.M.D.G. is a group of dedicated Loyola students who strive to find God in all things and cultivate a Catholic presence and community on campus.”
    A.M.D.G. is a Catholic student community.
  6. Christian Life Community | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/faithprograms/clc/index.shtml · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “CLC small groups meet every week that classes are in session September-May and most last about 60-90 minutes.”
    Christian Life Community small faith-sharing groups meet weekly.
  7. List of Groups | LUCommunity | Loyola University Chicagolucommunity.luc.edu/club_signup?search=pro-life · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Loyola for Life is Loyola's pro-life community committed to protecting, serving, and celebrating life from conception until natural death.”
    Loyola for Life is a registered pro-life student organization.
  8. Programs | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu/campusministry/faithprograms/index.shtml · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Campus Ministry 1032 W. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 508-2200”
    Campus Ministry's published address is 1032 W. Sheridan Rd.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
80 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.73%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.82%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,297 · ACT 29.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,058

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
12,487
Total students17,397
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$36,079
Cost of attendance (per year)$67,408
Median federal debt at graduation$24,157
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
73%
First-year retention82%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$71,530
Admission rate82%
Students receiving Pell grants24%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1297
SAT reading & writing600–690
SAT math570–670
ACT composite27–32
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 55 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Chicago

His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 146719
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
  • Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Loyola University Chicago a Catholic college?
Yes. Loyola University Chicago is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is Loyola University Chicago’s Compass Score?
79 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Loyola University Chicago?
Mass is listed at Madonna della Strada Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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