Loyola University Chicago

What Loyola University Chicago does

Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit Catholic research university founded in 1870, operating across multiple Chicago-area campuses (Lake Shore, Water Tower, Health Sciences in Maywood, and the Retreat and Ecology Campus in Woodstock) plus the John Felice Rome Center in Italy. The university serves traditional undergraduate, graduate, and adult learners through 13 wholly-owned schools and colleges, including the Quinlan School of Business, Stritch School of Medicine, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, School of Law, and School of Social Work, offering more than 100 majors and 100 minors. It is classified as a Carnegie R1 research institution and reports 400+ active clinical trials, 850+ community partners, 240,000+ annual student service hours, and a $51 million Institute for Translational Medicine grant.

The institution runs a hybrid learning technology stack anchored by Sakai 25 (released January 2026) and D2L Brightspace LMS platforms, integrated with Piazza for collaborative Q&A, Panopto for video management, Labster for virtual science labs, and Elai for AI-powered video production. Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Copilot AI assistant) serves as the productivity backbone, with the Microsoft Teams Phone environment replacing legacy telephony across campuses. A multi-year Digital Transformation Initiative launched in March 2026 and a 160+ classroom modernization effort beginning Summer 2026 target enterprise-wide modernization. Auxiliary revenue is generated through Conference Services venue rentals, Baumhart Suites hotel-style accommodations ($159–$272/night), Aramark catering partnerships, and the Searle Biodiesel Lab's zero-waste operations.

Revenue is sourced from tuition and fees, endowment returns, research grants (federal and private), philanthropic giving, and auxiliary campus services. The institution operates as a nonprofit under a Board of Trustees, with no parent company, private equity ownership, or external equity holders; President Mark C. Reed leads the executive function. Notable differentiators include the 2024 carbon-neutral achievement (first in the Chicago area), the Holistic Immigration Hub, the LUMA museum, NCAA Division I Ramblers athletics, and a comprehensive compliance posture spanning FERPA, GDPR, HIPAA, ADA, and CSA STAR Level 1.

Name

Loyola University Chicago

Legal name

Loyola University Chicago

Website

https://luc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit Catholic Carnegie R1 research university, founded in 1870, serving undergraduate, graduate, and adult students across 13 schools through multiple Chicago-area campuses and a Rome center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate professional programs
• Online learning platforms
• Clinical medical research

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit Catholic research university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across multiple colleges and schools including business, law, medicine, nursing, and social work. The university supplements its academic offerings with conference services, on-campus lodging (Baumhart Suites), an art museum (LUMA), and continuing/adult education programs through its School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Product overview

Loyola University Chicago operates as a comprehensive Jesuit research university offering a portfolio of educational technology products and campus services. The core student-facing products include LOCUS (student portal for academic records and services) and multiple learning management systems (Sakai and D2L Brightspace) for course delivery. AI-enhanced add-on modules include Microsoft 365 Copilot for productivity, Elai for AI-powered video production, Piazza for collaborative Q&A, and Labster for virtual science labs. The university's Conference Services division manages event venues and accommodations across four campuses, with Baumhart Hall serving as the primary hotel-style housing option and LUMA functioning as a cultural event venue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quinlan School of Business: The business school at Loyola University Chicago offering undergraduate and graduate business programs.
• Stritch School of Medicine
• Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
• Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA)
• Ramblers
• Searle Biodiesel Lab
• LOCUS

Products and services

• LOCUS (Loyola's Online Connection to University Services) Student portal providing online access to university services including registration, academic records, transcripts, degree verification, and enrollment services for current and former students.
• Sakai Learning Management System Primary Learning Management System used for course delivery with tools for assignments, assessments, gradebook, discussions, and content management, integrated with Piazza for Q&A.
• D2L Brightspace

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.5 million kg CO2-equivalent emissions reductions through sustainable procurement 2022-2024
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TRENDS Research & AdvisoryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026TRENDS delegation conducted academic meetings with Loyola University and Casa Árabe Foundation in Spain to explore cooperation in political Islam studies, AI-enhanced interfaith dialogue, research translation, and comparative research. Discussions focused on expanding institutional partnerships, exchanging publications, and organizing joint academic events.
• Global Electronics CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Global Electronics Council published a case study examining how Loyola integrated EPEAT sustainability standards into its technology procurement strategy from 2022 to 2024. The collaboration aligned purchasing decisions with institutional climate goals, achieving approximately 1.5 million kg CO2-equivalent emissions reductions and more than 5.3 million kWh in energy savings through procurement of nearly 5,900 EPEAT-registered products.
• AramarkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAramark serves as Loyola's exclusive caterer for Lake Shore and Water Tower Campuses, providing gourmet catering options for weddings, conferences, and special events hosted at university venues.
• Chicago-area Restaurants and InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoyola's Searle Biodiesel Lab sources recycled vegetable oil from Chicago-area restaurants, museums, and other institutions, converting approximately 1,000 gallons annually into biodiesel fuel for university shuttle buses.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LoyolaChicago
• Facebookfacebook.com/LoyolaChicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loyola-university-chicago

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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