Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business

What Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business does

Loyola University Chicago is a private, non-profit Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1870, one of the nation's largest such institutions with 16,693 students enrolled Fall 2024. It operates across five campuses — four in the greater Chicago area (Lake Shore, Water Tower, Health Sciences in Maywood, and academic services) and the John Felice Rome Center in Italy. The university is structured into multiple academic units including the Quinlan School of Business, Stritch School of Medicine, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, School of Law, and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS), collectively offering more than 100 majors and 100 minors.

The Quinlan School of Business delivers undergraduate and graduate business degrees as one academic unit within the broader university. The underlying technology and infrastructure comprise online learning platforms for distance education, research systems supporting 400+ active clinical trials, and study abroad program management systems. Revenue is generated through multiple recurring streams: tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs; federal and institutional research grants and contracts; and online continuing education programs serving adult learners. The institution holds Carnegie R1 research classification and is ranked #132 nationally, #81 best value, top 90 for veterans, and top 25 for online bachelor's degrees by U.S. News & World Report.

The go-to-market is a traditional university enrollment model spanning undergraduate and graduate admissions, continuing education for adult learners via SCPS, military-affiliated student services, and international study abroad programs. Pricing is subscription-based (annual tuition) with graduate scholarships covering 20% of tuition for master's programs and 100% of SCPS scholarship applicants receiving aid. Customer segments include traditional undergraduates, graduate students, adult online learners, veterans, and international students — yielding a diversified, low-concentration revenue base.

Name

Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business

Legal name

Loyola University Chicago

Website

https://luc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit Catholic university serving 16,693 students across five campuses. The Quinlan School of Business delivers undergraduate and graduate business degrees within a broader institution offering 100+ majors, online programs, and R1 research activity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Business education
• Graduate programs
• Online degrees
• Continuing education
• Study abroad programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across multiple schools including Quinlan School of Business, with varying tuition rates by program level and residency status.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Funding from federal agencies including $51 million grant for Institute for Translational Medicine and $6 million for Holistic Immigration Hub; 400+ active clinical trials across Health Sciences Campus.
3. Online and Continuing Education: Revenue from School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) online programs and professional certificates serving adult learners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business operates within a broader Jesuit Catholic university offering undergraduate and graduate business degree programs. The School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) provides flexible online, evening, and weekend programs including undergraduate business degrees ranked top 25 nationally, graduate programs such as MPS IT Leadership & Strategy, and professional certificates designed for working adult learners. The institution focuses on accessible, affordable, and flexible higher education grounded in Jesuit Catholic values.

Product overview

Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business operates within a broader Jesuit Catholic university offering educational products and services. The School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) serves as the primary adult learning division, delivering flexible online, evening, and weekend programs including undergraduate degrees (ranked top 25 nationally), graduate programs (such as MPS IT Leadership & Strategy), and professional certificates. The university also operates a Study Abroad Office with global programs including the Rome Center in Italy. The institution focuses on accessibility, affordability, and flexibility for working adult learners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ramblers: Athletic teams nickname for Loyola University Chicago

Quantifiable outcome

• 16,693 students enrolled Fall 2024 across 5 campuses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MisericordiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Student organization Special Olympics LUC partners with Misericordia, a Rogers Park residential community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Loyola students support residents through sports practices, sensory activities, and weekly visits supporting basketball, track and field, bowling, and Motor Activity Training Program.
• 850+ Community PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity maintains 850+ active community partnerships addressing food insecurity, education access, housing access, and environmental sustainability throughout Chicago through student service programs.
• John Felice Rome Center Partner InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRome Center operates as Loyola's international campus in Rome, Italy, offering onsite classes, internship opportunities, and experiential learning credits. Various faculty-led programs partner with international institutions across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
• International Partner UniversitiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExchange Resource Center facilitates partnerships with international universities for student exchange programs, supporting global education mobility across multiple countries.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by AmeriCorps for community service and engagement, demonstrating federal partnership for volunteer and service initiatives.
• Carnegie FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected group of universities recognized for community service and engagement by the prestigious Carnegie Foundation.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fordham University (Gabelli School of Business): Jesuit university in New York with undergraduate and graduate business programs; directly comparable on Jesuit identity, urban setting, and breadth of professional schools within a single institution.
• University of Notre Dame (Mendoza College of Business): Catholic research university with elite undergraduate business school; competes for the highest-achieving Catholic-identifying students and serves as the brand benchmark Loyola's business programs are measured against.
• DePaul University (Driehaus College of Business): Chicago-based Catholic university offering undergraduate and graduate business programs through Driehaus; directly competes with Quinlan for Chicago students, online learners, and continuing professional education buyers in the same metro.
• Saint Louis University (Chaifetz School of Business): Jesuit university with business, law, and health sciences schools; closely comparable mid-size Jesuit institution with similar professional school mix and mission-driven positioning.
• Boston College (Carroll School of Management): Jesuit Catholic institution with a nationally ranked undergraduate business school; most directly comparable peer on Jesuit mission, business program scale, and residential undergraduate model.
• Marquette University (College of Business Administration): Jesuit Catholic university with comparable business school offering undergraduate business and MBA programs; matches Loyola on mission, denomination, and competitive positioning for Catholic and value-conscious applicants.

Emerging players

• Southern New Hampshire University (School of Business): Online-first university with large-scale online business and continuing education programs; emerging competitor in the adult-learner and online undergraduate business segments where Loyola's SCPS competes.
• Western Governors University (Leavitt School of Business): Competency-based online university offering accredited undergraduate and graduate business degrees at lower price points; emerging competitor in adult-learner online business education where SCPS operates.

Broad incumbents

• University of Chicago (Booth School of Business): Same-metro research university with elite graduate business school; sets the upper-bound benchmark for Chicago business education and competes for faculty, research funding, and top students.
• Northwestern University (Kellogg School of Management): Top-tier research university in the Chicago metro with globally ranked MBA program; broad incumbent competing for the same business, graduate, and continuing-education buyer pool as Loyola.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/LoyolaChicago
• YouTubeyoutube.com/LoyolaChicago
• Facebookfacebook.com/LoyolaQuinlan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loyola-university-chicago
• Instagraminstagram.com/loyolachicago
• TikToktiktok.com/@loyolachicago

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Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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