
Loyola University Chicago has again been recognized as one of the nation’s best institutions of higher education in The Princeton Review’s 2026 edition of “The Best 391 Colleges.” The University earned spots on three of the guide’s prestigious lists:
- Best Colleges
- Best Midwestern Colleges
- Top Green Schools
Loyola University Chicago is currently ranked #12 in The Princeton Review’s “Guide to Green Colleges: 2025 Edition.” Earning a Green Rating of 99/99, Loyola is the highest-ranked Jesuit institution and the top school in Illinois on the list. Loyola has achieved carbon neutrality on its Chicago-area campuses, becoming the first university in the Chicago area to achieve carbon neutrality.
The Princeton Review bases its lists largely on surveys of students, focusing on their experiences with academics, campus life, and sustainability practices.
More about The Princeton Review’s 2026 Best Colleges guide can be found at: www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings/best-colleges.