Loyola Stritch School of Medicine

Maywood, IllinoisMD Official website

MCAT512AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.8AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1752025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$72,844One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM) is committed to scholarship and the education of medical professionals and biomedical scientists. Our school, including its faculty, trainees, and staff are, called to go beyond facts, experimentation, and treatment of disease to prepare people to lead extraordinary lives and treat the human spirit in an environment that encourages innovation embraces diversity, respects life, and values human dignity.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Bldg. 120, Rm. 200Maywood, IL 60153 USA
(464) 220-9306
SSOM-admissions@luc.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$72,844
Out of state$72,844
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$106,044
Out of state$107,024
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$229,028
Students receiving aid
89%
Health insurance
In state
$3,684
Out of state
$3,684
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,835
Earnings, 1 year out
$66,669
Earnings, 5 years out
$158,574

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, We are a private institution and accept applications from any state without quotas.
Canadian ApplicantsConditionsConditional, Canadian applicants must be either permanent residents in the U.S. or have dual citizenship in U.S.
International ApplicantsConditionsConditional, Permanent residents, adjusted statuses, and asylee/refugee statuses are considered on a case by case basis in our pool.
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, http://ssom.luc.edu/daca/
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesConditionsVaries by course
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkConditionsVaries by course
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsVaries by course

Although the committee considers community college credits within the academic review, these credits cannot be used to fulfill required pre-requisite coursework.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

75.9applications per seat2025-2026
13,289applications received2025-2026
11.5%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2024
    Latest accepted
    November 01, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $115
    Sent to
    All eligible applicants
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 11th, 2026, at 11:59:00 PM CST
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted with conditions
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Invitations
    July 28, 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiologyAt least 8 credits in biology-based discipline with at least 1 lab course credit in biology-based course. Courses utilized often for this requirement are General Biology I and II, Biochemistry I, or upper level biology courses.Lab9Required
  • ChemistryAt least 8 credits in a chemistry-based discipline/course AND at least 3 credits of Organic Chemistry (2 sequences of O-Chem are strongly recommended). This includes at least 1 lab course credit in chemistry based course. Courses that satisfy this requirement are often coded as General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, or upper level chemistry courses.Lab12Required
  • PhysicsRecommended
  • SociologySociology or Psychology course work is strongly recommended.Recommended

Interview

Held: virtual
Video interview

In-person and virtual interviews are provided until further notice. VITA will not be used

Regional interviews

Regional candidates are encouraged to visit in person if possible

How the school describes it

For Cycle 2026, candidates can choose between in-person and virtual interviews. The admissions committee will conduct one full file and one partial file interview.

Invitations

July 28, 2026

A typical interview day

Candidates will select an in-person or virtual interview day when invited to interview. All interview days include a 45-minute orientation, one full file and one partial file interview with members of our admissions committee, and a 30-minute wrap- up/Q & A session. In- person interview days will begin at 9:00 AM (CST) and end by 3:30 PM. In- person interview days include lunch and panel discussions with students and staff and campus and hospital tours. Virtual interview days will begin at 11:00 AM (CST) and end by 3:30 PM. Virtual interview days include a virtual chat with current students and pre- recorded content on our program and curricular options. All invited candidates are expected to participate in virtual and in- person interviews throughout the entire interview day. We will include instructions and recommendations for virtual interview preparation in your invitation.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
It is typical for about 50 candidates to be placed on the waitlist after May 15th.
Waitlist offers
27

Candidates in continued consideration, post interview, are given the option to opt-out of being placed on the waitlist which is constituted in mid-May.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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