About Loyola University Maryland

Founded in 1852, Loyola University Maryland. is a Private college. Located in Maryland, which is a city setting in Maryland, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 4,104 full time undergraduate students, and 1,980 full time graduate students.

The Loyola University Maryland Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 299 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Loyola University Maryland include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate65%
Application Deadline
Application Fee60
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,39% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 9 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

95% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 70% were in the top quarter, and 34% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Loyola University Maryland.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
75%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
69%
“We bought the gear”
31%
“We live for the big game”
13%
“It”s not really our thing”
38%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
19%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
6%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
63%
“We only party on weekends”
25%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
31%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
75%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
69%
“We bought the gear”
31%
“We live for the big game”
13%
“It”s not really our thing”
38%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
19%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
6%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
63%
“We only party on weekends”
25%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
31%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    92 Students rated on-campus housing 4.6 stars. 66 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    54 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    93 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    93 Students rated campus facilities 4.6 stars. 66 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    93 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 70 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    93 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    93 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    94 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

Loyola University Maryland REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Loyola University Maryland?

22 Students rated Loyola University Maryland

Sarah - 03/31/2024

It is a wonderful community full of love and compassion. I truly feel accepted at this school. The academics are rigorous and the community is very welcoming. I highly recommend attending Loyola University Maryland for the next four years. Go Greyhounds!

Folashade - 01/03/2023

My general opinion of Loyola University Maryland, is that just because we are a small school doesn’t mean that we do not offer the best of the best opportunities for everyone here. I have already grown so much only being at the school for about 4 1/2 months and I love the sense of community here I feel invited I feel welcomed all the time. The only slip up that I would bring up is that the food isn’t so fantastic. I think they need more options for people who don’t eat red meat that is pretty much. The only thing I have on my mind that could be a negative but everything else is really great about this institution.

Francis - 02/03/2021

I have had a lot of buyer's remorse on this one. Most of it was politics and, in hindsight, the teachers were wrong about a lot. One political favorite here went on to jail after graduating, that tells the whole story. It's a culture of corruption, substance abuse and -- well, non-Catholic activities (wonder why their church is dwindling away? This would be one of many reasons). Two of my grades were fixed blatantly. In Loyola's defense, the teachers were fired. But it looked very bad for the school because I would go on to excel in the areas they were teaching. For the record, after a number of requests to correct the grades the school never did anything about them. Since graduating, I have had to call on Loyola a few times. It seems they do not miss any opportunity to betray me. I never did anything to deserve that and am probably one of its most accomplished graduates. Yet, they have never been even remotely fair with me. I know others who feel the same way. I would advise to look at other schools.

Amaris - 05/28/2020

Loyola University Maryland is a wonderful school with numerous opportunities for students to get involved on campus and within the Baltimore community. The faculty and staff are huge advocates for service, which pairs perfectly with one of Loyola's mottos--"Cura Personalis"--care for the whole person.

Loyola University Maryland FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Loyola University Maryland?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Loyola University Maryland is 65%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would have been sure to tell myself that moving on to college is simply a transition in to the next phase of life. Coming into college, I was so worried about losing all of the aspects of my old life (friends, traditions, family) that I was not able to be myself at the start of college. I was more worried about talking to my old friends in high school than I was about making new friends all together. Because of my close-mindedness coming into Loyola, the transition was much harder on me than it should have been. I had trouble making friends and keeping up with my schoolwork. It took me about two months to relax and realize that college is simply opening new doors for me, not closing old ones. By Christmas break, I was having a great time at school and could hardly wait to get back for the second semester. I wish I had come in to school with that mindset instead of resisting change so stubbornly.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Loyola is a great school for people who like small class sizes

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    abroad program, social scene

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are all academically responsible and concern themselves with their school work, they are outgoing and friendly.

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  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    There is a lack of divestification.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Coming into Loyola University Maryland as a transfer student was a familiar process. I had already transfered from Harford Community College to University of Maryland (which I found did not suit my needs), so I was familiar with the bureaucracy and whatnot. What I truly wished I had known was how hard college can be for transfer students -- and I wished I had known this back in High School. Starting out at a community college is great financially, but it takes away from academic pursuits and the overall general feeling of college.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    the amount of attractive females here

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    business-oriented, extremely outgoing, interested in helping others (loyola is jesuit)

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about the school is probably the same as every other college, the start of the year. Trying to manage moving in with hundreds of other students trying to do the same is the nightmare its made out to be. Then organizing the syllabi and ordering books and getting everything else ready for the school year is probably the most stressful thing to do. There isn't too much time to get it done between moving in and the date that classes begin, so its easy to become stressed.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    those who don't wish to go any where in their lives

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It is in the an urban section a city, great gym, excellent education dept, business school is very well known on the East Coast, it was the most expensive

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    lacrosse , dorm rooms, social scene

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Challenging but doable

    Read all 1 answers

  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Great

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

4,104

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,980

Total Grad Students

84%

Out-Of-State

15%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

198

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

54%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
10%
% White or Caucasian
77%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

86% of students attending Loyola University Maryland receive some sort of financial aid. 17% were awarded federal grants. While 57% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$46,430

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,250

Books and Supplies

$14,670

Room and Board

62,350

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$24,470
$30 - $48K
$25,421
$48 - $75K
$24,612
$75 - $110K
$27,926
$110K & UP
$40,148

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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