The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing is the nursing school of Loyola University Chicago, a Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1870. Nursing education at Loyola began in 1935, and the school was renamed in 1990 in honor of Marcella Niehoff, a longtime dean and champion of the profession. It is known for its strong NCLEX performance, its accredited undergraduate, master's, DNP, and PhD programs, and its focus on advanced practice, nursing leadership, and health equity.
Students train in the Chicago area's extensive healthcare network, including Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, and practice in simulation labs at the Health Sciences Campus. The Jesuit values of cura personalis and service to underserved communities run through the curriculum, with clinical placements in diverse urban and community settings. Undergraduates typically start at the Lake Shore Campus on Chicago's lakefront and move to the Health Sciences Campus for upper-division clinical coursework, joining a close-knit cohort with strong faculty mentorship and active alumni networks.
| Type | Private Research |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Founded | 1935 |
| Total students | 1,500 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 74% |
| Graduation rate | 78% |
| Average starting salary | $72,000 |
| In-state tuition | $52,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $52,000 |
| Room & board | $16,500 |
| Average financial aid | $35,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 98% |
| SAT range | 1150-1350 |
| ACT range | 25-30 |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Regular deadline | January 15 |
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