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Loyola University Maryland

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,419
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 84%
Students retention rate 88%
On-time graduation rate 80%

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Loyola Maryland is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that Loyola Maryland is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Loyola University Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Loyola Maryland emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Loyola Maryland boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$53,530

Cost of attendance at Loyola University Maryland in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $9,814
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$53,530

Cost of attendance at Loyola University Maryland in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $22,808
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Loyola University Maryland received on average $33,475 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$33,475
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 188 19% $5,034 $946,374
Other Federal Grant 188 19% $6,024 $1,132,444
State Grant/Scholarships 93 9% $7,633 $709,870
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 978 98% $31,592 $30,896,558
Total Grant & Scholarships 978 98% $33,475 $32,738,872

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Loyola University Maryland students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Loyola University Maryland students is 80.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 82.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.3%.

80.5%

  • asian 88.0% 44 students
  • African American 75.6% 59 students
  • white 81.8% 615 students
  • hispanic 79.2% 80 students
  • International Students 25.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 73.7% 28 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Patriot League
  • Track and Cross Country Patriot League

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Loyola University Maryland provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Loyola University Maryland offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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