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Primary Contact:
Ray O’Connell
Secondary Contact:
Chris Anderson
canderson31@LUC.edu
CHICAGO – January 21, 2025
Loyola University Chicago School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) continues to earn top recognition for its online bachelor’s programs, as highlighted in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report:
- #25 Best Online Bachelor’s degree nationwide
- #4 Best Online Undergraduate Psychology degree nationwide
- #8 Best Online Undergraduate Business degree nationwide
“We are incredibly proud to see the School of Continuing and Professional Studies recognized once again with high distinction by U.S. News & World Report,” said Jim Parenti, dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. “This continued acknowledgment is a direct reflection of the school’s commitment to delivering an affordable education that is not only innovative but also transformative, empowering our students to excel in all areas of their lives.”
Loyola was previously recognized by U.S. News & World Report this fall, with multiple programs receiving recognition for national excellence. Most notably, Loyola ranked in the top third of the best universities nationwide at #132 and is in the top 100 best value universities at #81. The University also ranked in the top 90 best universities for veterans.
SCPS has consistently excelled in its mission to provide accessible, high-quality online education to a diverse community of adult learners. Building upon Loyola’s commitment to educational outreach and inclusiveness, the school’s online programs are designed to offer flexibility and relevancy, ensuring that students gain knowledge and skills they can immediately apply to their careers. Features of SCPS programs include small class sizes, a supportive learning environment, and application-oriented coursework that meets the needs of today’s students.
This continued acknowledgment is a direct reflection of the school’s commitment to delivering an education that is not only innovative but also transformative, empowering our students to excel in all areas of their lives.
— Jim Parenti, dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies
SCPS is dedicated to making education affordable and accessible. Through a combination of financial aid, scholarships, community partnerships, and knowledge-based credit, SCPS ensures that students can pursue their degrees without financial barriers.
Highlights include:
- 100% of undergraduate students who apply for SCPS scholarships receive aid
- The average annual scholarship award for bachelor’s degree-seeking students is $5,400
- Graduate scholarships cover 20% of tuition for master’s programs
With a commitment to innovation, SCPS offers a range of online programs tailored to meet the evolving needs of students in today’s ever-changing world. For more information about the School of Continuing and Professional Studies and its online programs, visit LUC.edu/SCPS.
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About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, with 16,693 students in Fall 2024. The University has five campuses: four in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy. Ranked a leading national university by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is also among a select group of universities recognized for community service and engagement by prestigious national organizations including AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation. Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and is currently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States for its commitment to campus sustainability in The Princeton Review’s “Guide to Green Colleges: 2025 Edition.” To learn more about Loyola, visit LUC.edu or follow us on X via @LoyolaChicago.
About the School of Continuing and Professional Studies
The School of Continuing and Professional Studies empowers adult learners through an accessible, impactful, and holistic education with various programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We provide a supportive and flexible environment for our students, staff, and faculty. The school is near Chicago’s historic Water Tower and within steps of Chicago’s business and governmental communities. SCPS celebrated 100 years of service to adult learners in Chicago in 2014 and is poised for new growth. It is part of a Jesuit network of schools for working adults in the U.S. and abroad. To learn more about SCPS, visit LUC.edu/SCPS or follow us on X via @LoyolaSCPS.
