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 Rate
65%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
60
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”
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?
25 Students rated Loyola University Maryland
Ricky
Prospective04/07/2025
The atmosphere of the campus is comforting for a variety of reasons.
Hayden
Prospective04/03/2025
For me I knew Loyola was the best decision i would make for this era of my life as soon as I stepped foot on campus. Not only was the campus astonishing but it gave me a homey vibe no other place could offer. As soon as I walked around I was greeted by students attending there and felt peace, Nobody had a negative behavior and nobody looked as if they were miserable there, they genuinely looked happy and I also wanted to feel that way when it would be my time as a student. Among the long extensive different programs the one that stood out to me most was the Photography program. I love that humans are able to express their emotion and memories and make them tangible, That is exactly was the photography club offers. A place to connect and also enjoy. Loyola doesn’t just offer a great engineering major for me but also a place that is memorable and professional. This college’s reputation does not disappoint
Tatiana
Prospective04/02/2025
I am highly impressed with the academic program because it has a rigorous curriculum, hands-on experience, and focuses on real-world applications in forensic science. I am impressed with the focus of the program on innovative research, high-tech laboratories, and expert faculty that will equip me with the skills and knowledge that I will need to succeed in the field. I am eager to be included in this inaugural program that will prepare me to make a meaningful contribution to forensic science at the global level.
Sarah
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
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
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
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.
Zoe
With Loyola, its the little things that add up to make a good, satisfactory school experience. You seem to know people on campus even if you aren't social, so you don't feel like you drown, lost in the crowd. Anywhere you go, college is what you make of it, but with Loyola, the college experience is just a little bit easier with all the resources they offer you.
Meghan
Loyola is amazing! There are so many opportunities both on and off campus to get involved in the communities. Professors are always willing to meet whether it's during office hours or with a scheduled appointment. Each professor knows you personally and love to help you make connections for you in the future. Party life on campus is strict for first years but much better when you live in apartments (all sophomores and up live in apartments). People go out on weekend nights and there's always sports to watch on saturdays! It is always a fun time and super easy to make friends and feel welcomed on the beautiful campus.
Leon
It’s not a bad school
rhiannon
I truly enjoyed visiting the school. I feel that Loyola has a lot to offer, especially as a Jesuit University. However, for me, I did not like the fact that the bathrooms are located outside of the dorms and it is not a self contained dorm, they do not have a football team, which is not really that important, but for some prospective football fans, I assume that would be a big draw and I did not like that fact that freshman students cannot drive. Other than that, Loyola is a very good school.
Abigail
Loyola University is a wonderful place to go to school. There are always fun activities to partake in on the weekends. Their are lots of events on campus that include free food. They have a great variety of choices when it comes to meals. Every day is different, and there are also items available every day.
Gianna
I love Loyola. It's a really great school with a really beautiful campus and I enjoy myself there. If you're the type of person who, like me, doesn't want to be sitting in giant lecture halls with a professor talking to a sea of kids and doesn't know their name, Loyola would be perfect. It's on the smaller side, classes usually have about 30 kids, and it's very easy for professors to interact with the students and know them on a more personal level. All of my professors know my name without me having to go out of my way to introduce myself during office hours. We don't have greek life or a football team, so if either of those things are really important to you I wouldn't choose Loyola. But our students are very involved in a lot of other more meaningful groups on campus, and we get SO excited about lacrosse season. Overall, it's a great community with amazing professors and the students are usually very happy and friendly. Go Greyhounds!
Humberto
In my short experience with Loyola University Maryland, I have been astonish of a such welcoming community that Baltimore has. One of the greatest things about Loyola University Maryland is the its Jesuit tradition education has a positive impact in the life of campus and the institution itself. I am exited to be part of the Greyhound family in the fall and the class of 2023 as a Political Science major.
Julia
It seems like a nice school. However, I feel it is overpriced for what is offers academically. It is not a bad institution, but it is comparable to many others that have lower tuition. I also feel that many students come from wealthy families, so it is difficult to fit in. Over all, I would call it average.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Loyola University Maryland is 65%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
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.
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.
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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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.57%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
