Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD · Large city

AskSchool #167 of 300Private nonprofitMaster's university – larger programsReligious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
75.5%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$30,574
Sticker price $74,055
Graduation rate
79%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$82,652
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
75.5%
Applicants (fall 2023)
10,162
Admitted (fall 2023)
7,757
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,112
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
76%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
77%
SAT reading, middle 50%
620–690
SAT math, middle 50%
580–680
ACT composite, middle 50%
28–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
18% / 4%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$20,549
Family income $30–48k$23,462
Family income $48–75k$27,419
Family income $75–110k$27,939
Family income $110k+$35,338
Full sticker price (per year)
$74,055
Tuition & fees – in-state
$57,150
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$57,150
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Students with federal loans
52%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
79%
Freshmen who return for year 2
87%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$54,123
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$82,652

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
3,869
Graduate students
1,016
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
56%
Students receiving Pell grants
20%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

White61%
Hispanic15%
Black12%
Two or more5.2%
Asian3.8%
International2.1%
Unknown0.9%
Pacific Islander0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing32%
Social Sciences9.0%
Psychology8.8%
Computer & Information Sciences8.3%
Communication & Journalism6.7%
Interdisciplinary Studies6.4%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences6.0%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement4.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D.
Main phone
(410) 617-2000
Address
4501 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21210-2699

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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