Loyola University Chicago

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Outcomes

NCLEX-RN pass rates by year

Board-reported first-time pass rates for Loyola University Chicago, each shown with the cohort size it was calculated from. Candidate-weighted average across 5 years: 90.7% over 1,874 candidates.

Loyola University Chicago's latest reported year is 2025, and that 89% — from a cohort of 266 first-time candidates — is 2.3 points above the 86.7% national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate NCSBN reported for 2025.

Source: state board of nursing publications, transcribed per cohort. Cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed rather than shown. Full NCLEX detail for Loyola University Chicago.

Admissions

Admissions at Loyola University Chicago

• Four‑Year BSN Admissions – Internal and External Transfer Requirements
• Internal transfer (current Loyola undergrads): minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 required; transfer application deadline is July 1, decisions typically within ~4 weeks after complete submission.
• External transfer (students from other colleges): same minimum GPA of 2.5; must have completed at least 12 postsecondary credits, and a total of 20 credits before enrolling; no prerequisite course requirements—individualized plan will be created.
• Accelerated BSN (ABSN) Admissions Requirements
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
• Prerequisite coursework (33 credit hours total):
• Science (15 credits): Organic Chemistry (or Chemistry for Health Professionals, with lab), Anatomy & Physiology I & II (with labs), Microbiology – all with minimum grade C, completed within 5 years.
• Non‑science (18 credits): Developmental Psychology or Lifespan Development, a humanities/literature inquiry course, Statistics, Philosophy, College Writing, Theological or Religious Knowledge—each with minimum grade C‑, completed within 5 years.
• Additional application components: Official transcripts, personal statement, prerequisite completion form, two letters of recommendation, and resume/CV ([luc.edu]

Based on publicly available information. Source

Wages

Illinois RN mean wage

Published tuition is in the figures above. This is the mean annual wage for a registered nurse in the school's home state.

$91,130

Salary is the BLS OEWS May 2024 mean annual wage for registered nurses in Illinois. Tuition is the school-published program total and excludes fees, books, and living costs.

About

About Loyola University Chicago

Accredited by the CCNE, the school provides a range of nursing programs delivered through on-campus and hybrid formats, making it accessible for diverse learners. With a commitment to social justice and community service, Loyola prepares you to become a skilled nursing professional.

Format

Schedule and format at Loyola University Chicago

• — Delivery Format (Online, Hybrid, On‑Campus)
• The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) track is offered in hybrid and on‑campus formats.
• No explicit details found on online-only delivery for BSN, graduate, or nursing-specific programs beyond the hybrid/on‑campus mention.
• — Evening, Weekend, or Multiple Cohort Start Options
• No nursing‑specific information was found about evening or weekend course offerings, or multiple cohort start dates.
• However, the School of Continuing & Professional Studies (SCPS)—not nursing-specific, but within Loyola—does offer courses with clear flexible scheduling:
• – Evening courses: synchronous online meetings held 6–9 pm CST, Monday through Thursday.
• – Weekend courses: synchronous online meetings held Saturdays from 9 am–Noon.
• → Note: It’s unclear whether similar scheduling flexibility exists within the nursing programs.
• — Asynchronous vs Synchronous Coursework
• No nursing‑specific details were located about whether coursework is delivered asynchronously, synchronously, or both.
• In general Loyola context:
• – SCPS courses (again, not nursing-specific) may include both synchronous and asynchronous components. Students are informed in advance of any required synchronous meetings. ([luc.edu](https://www.luc.edu/scps/studentexperience/eveningandweekendcourses/?utm_source=opena

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