Roman Catholic institution founded in 1870 by priests of the Society of Jesus. Loyola has one of the largest endowments of all Roman Catholic universities in the United States. The university conducts programs out of numerous facilities. The Water Tower campus is commuter-oriented and located in Chicago's downtown area. The Lake Shore campus is a few miles north of the city's center. Besides classrooms, the Lake Shore campus features student housing, a gallery of medieval and renaissance art, radio and television stations, and a theater with a highly sophisticated computerized lighting system. Loyola's medical center is located in suburban Maywood, and a small campus in suburban Wilmette offers a certificate program in paralegal studies. The university also maintains a liberal arts center in Rome, Italy. Loyola awards bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees. The university is made up of the Institute of Pastoral Studies, the Institute of Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Mundelein College, the Graduate School, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Stritch School of Medicine, the Niehoff School of Nursing, and Schools of Law, Business Administration, Education, and Social Work. About 90 percent of the full-time faculty hold doctorates, and the university also employs a large number of part-time instructors. The school enrolls more than 14,000 students, most of whom are from the North Central United States. A large number of adult students participate in part-time programs. The academic calendar is divided into semesters. Loyola conducts more than 130 extracurricular activities covering a wide range of interests, including fraternities and sororities. Depending on the sport, the Loyola Ramblers compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association or in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. School colors are maroon and gold. |