Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
#27 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
Founded in 1915, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Maywood, IL.
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is ranked 27th in Lowest Acceptance Rate.
The following statements briefly introduce Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is 512 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is 3.8 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is $73,720 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is 1.32% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 737 medical school students have enrolled to Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is $73,720. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 3.83% compared to the previous year rate (2026). Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine's tuition is 2.30% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 3.1% higher than average tuition of Illinois medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Loyola University Chicago is $53,710. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $21,912.
| Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $73,720 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $72,062 |
| Illinois Private Medical School Average | $71,518 |
| Undergraduate Program | $53,710 |
| Graduate Program | $21,912 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is 512. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.8 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine | 512 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 513 |
| GPA - Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine | 3.8 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 3.80 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is 1.32% where 13,289 applicants have applied to and 175 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Loyola Chicago School of Medicine is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 13,289 | 1,528 (11.5%) |
11,761 (88.5%) |
5,502 (41.4%) |
7,708 (58.0%) |
| Enrolled | 175 | 69 (39.4%) |
106 (60.6%) |
67 (38.3%) |
108 (61.7%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.32% | 4.52% | 0.90% | 1.22% | 1.40% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 2.30% | 4.89% | 1.09% | 2.27% | 2.32% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 175 first-time students have enrolled in Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.By residency, 39.4% of new students is Illinois residents and 60.6% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 61.7% of enrolled students is women and 38.3% is men students.
A total of 737 students have enrolled to Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. By gender, there are 254 male and 479 female students at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 737 |
| Men Students | 254 |
| Women Students | 479 |
| First-time Students | 175 |