Loyola University Chicago Reviews

"The faculty is outstanding, motivated and passionate about their subject matter. That is really the backbone of any medical school. If you are willing to work, there is no reason you cannot succeed as a future physician at Loyola."

"The pros outweigh the cons for me. It is an excellent university. There is however not a lot of funding for graduate students in the specialist for school psychology program. You do get most of your funding through the FAFSA in subsidized or unsubsidized though. The fellowships, assistantships, grants, etc. are very competitive."

"I feel that this is overall a great program as it the program is not offered at many grad schools and Loyola is doing well to provide it."

"I love the marketing program at Loyola University. I think it is such a well rounded, relevant approach to understand the field. My only complaint is that financial aid award is not helpful, and the classes are extremely expensive."

"The pros of my program are that is it so convenient. it is designed specially what I want to study without additional classes that are not pertinent to my degree. It is taught by professionals. I really don't have any cons about it."

"Loyola is a great school with very helpful faculty and administration. I like that we are not located directly in the city because it makes the cost of living a lot cheaper. We are also still able to have a great social life but the financial aid for the medical school could be better."

"The faculty is amazing and really works with the students to help them succeed. I am looking for scholarships, as Loyola University Chicago is a private school and is very expensive."

"Pros: The school has an excellent reputation and network. Cons: Affordability"

"I started off in a different graduate program and then transfer into Loyola's Higher Education Program. I love this program, the faculty, staff, and the student body have been very supportive. Students are not just only students in this program, but they are seen as equals to the administration and as potential coworkers or faculty. The only downside to this program is the cost. Loyola is a private institution and does not offer enough grants or scholarships for graduate students."

"Loyola University Chicago embodies the character, goals and values I strive to live for in my everyday life. My graduate program strengthens and challenges every aspect needed in my field to succeed. One of the most beneficial elements in my program is studying in Chicago, amongst some of the world's most competitive universities and business professionals. Loyola University Chicago stands out because the professors actually believe in me. Before I began taking classes, I accepted a job working on campus assisting the chairman of my department. Through this opportunity, I got a chance to meet professors, share my career ideas, and fully realize that this school wholeheartedly endorses who I am, but more importantly, who I want to be."

"Loyola University Chicago is a very interesting alternative for graduate school in Social Work. This school has several specialization opportunities, networking events, and high quality training. I experienced some issued with financial aid, but not I've heard good references from other peers. I'm very happy and satisfied with the program. I definitely will recommend for others to attend this school. Loyola University has an extensive experience in high education and promotes professionalism and competence in all of the students to better serve our community."

"Loyola University Chicago has a great Social Work program, that is specifically geared to engaging future clinicians. The program is excellent for those students interested in clinical or direct practice, by strongly focusing on clinical theories, therapeutic techniques and field placements. However, if a student has an interest in research, community organizing, or administration, this may not be the appropriate school for them. While our LDSS track is attempting to provide administration knowledge, the strength of the school still lies within the clinical sphere."

"I am in my first year in the Social Work graduate program at Loyola University in Chicago. So far, I feel that Loyola provides challenging courses, passionate professors, and a great location (in the heart of downtown Chicago). I am very happy with my decision to attend Loyola and I look forward to the next two years!"

"Pros: Good faculty, competitive peers, vibrant campus, excellent staff, excellent management, perfect academic support Cons: have to go to down town for classes"

"Coming to Loyola is one of the best decisions I've ever made!"

"Loyola in general is known for it's credibility."

"It is always hard to review my program, since I have no other basis for comparison. That being said, I think that Loyola's social work program provides its students with the core elements to excel and competently work in the field. It has an emphasis on clinical social work, and a lot of the adjunct professors are practicing clinicians alongside teaching, which is extremely helpful. The coursework, lectures, and activities also promote further learning and skills development. Like other MSW programs, we also have to participate in two field placements. I had a relatively good experience with the placement process; however, I have heard from many students who had negative experiences either getting placed or at the placements they were at. I also wish that there were more classes devoted solely to the basic interviewing skills and hands-on application of clinical work. Overall, I think it's a great program and I feel happy to have chosen Loyola."

"The two campuses are very well-equipped, and the professors are qualified. They offer a lot of opportunities to work and exceed academically, but they all push you to volunteer in the community and make an impact. Cons: Not a very diverse student population. Tuition, and room and board are very expensive."

"Competitively, the Loyola University School of Social Work program in particular is wonderful because unlike most school which ask that you find your own internship, they have designated faculty to speak with you regarding your specific interests and provide two recommendations a semester for an accredited internship. They even help you look at what you may need help improving on if you for some reason did not land said internships, which most students do. While the school is located in an urban setting where the crime rate tends to be higher than other areas, there is not a day I fail to see the Campus Police present and monitoring not just the campus but the surrounding areas of the neighborhood where students tend to dwell. There career support is very similar to their internship support. They have staff designated to assist you in any way needed in the job search, including a very useful website called Ramblerlink- a job search engine specifically utilized by Loyola Univerisy Chicago students. It even goes so far as to have the career office evaluate your submitted resumes for appropriateness before being approved, which is validating for me as a student when I see that it does get approved and is a service which was not provided for me at my previous school in my undergrad, so I am thankful to have it now. The faculty are a wonderful source and support to the students. Because many of them do hold other professional positions outside of teaching at Loyola, we as students know their credibility. However, this can make it hard to meet with them in the office at times due to mutual business, but the opportunity is always worth it."

"Pros are that it's a program with a good reputation in a great urban area. Cons are that many of the professors don't seem very engaged and/or haven't updated their syllabi in ten years."