Overview
Founded by the Jesuits in 1852, Loyola University Maryland is a Catholic, liberal arts university in Baltimore that prepares students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola offers more than 55 undergraduate majors and 60 minors across the arts and sciences, business, and engineering, with a focus on close faculty mentorship, engaged teaching, and hands-on learning. All first-year students participate in Messina, Loyola’s first-year experience that brings small groups of students together to build community, connect with faculty, and explore academic interests. Loyola is nationally recognized for its strong teaching, student experience, and career preparation—equipping graduates to launch successful careers and build long-term value from their degree.
Acceptance Rate:
76%
Average Net Price:
$34,711
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
28
Average SAT Composite
1230
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $61,810 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $61,810 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,090 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
82%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
18%
Average Aid Per Year
$39,773
18%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,255
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$37,313
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
13%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$10034
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,255
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$111,715,288
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$33,415,984
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
60%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,853
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,949
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
59%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,275
Average Other Loans Per Year
$18,927
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
10162
Students Applied
55%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
58
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | June 1 |
Application Fee
$60
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
4%
Submitting ACT
18%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1230
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,107
Total Number of Undergrads
3,987
0
100
77%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
81%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
77
Faculty Overview
0
100
64%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
49
Countries Represented
5
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
13%
Student Organizations
150
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
82%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
77%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Greyhounds
School Colors
green and grey
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Patriot League
Total Male Athletes
179
Total Female Athletes
206
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
19
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Diving
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Diving
Loyola University Maryland Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$79,484
Top 5 Cities
Baltimore
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Top 5 Employers
T. Rowe Price
Northrop Grumman
Morgan Stanley
Amazon Web Services
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Top 5 Sectors
Finance & Financial Services
Health Care & Health Sciences,
Consulting & Business Services
Education, Marketing & Communications
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,949
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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