Loyola's time-tested, distinctly taught Jesuit approach to education helps you master the tools and develop the traits you'll need to learn, lead, and serve in today's diverse and ever-changing world. Loyola University Maryland is everything Jesuit education should be: rigorous, values-oriented, communal, and spiritually uplifting. Your experiences here will be some of the most challenging and transformative of your life—and some of the most rewarding. They will help you become even more than you knew you could be: more knowledgeable, capable, confident, and committed to changing lives—others' and your own.
At Loyola, you will embrace new perspectives and expand your possibilities. Shatter your preconceptions. Find your joy. Divine your truths. So that when you graduate, you'll be ready. Ready to meet the complex demands of today. To anticipate and adapt to the needs of tomorrow. To forge a career that's true to who you are. To build a life you love—and create the world you imagine.
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Each year, our goal as a university is to enroll a class of talented, motivated, diverse students from around the country and globe. We admit students whom we believe will make unique contributions to Loyola's academic and campus community—and who seem best suited to take advantage of everything Loyola has to offer. And while we consider several factors in the admission decision, the most important is academic merit, as demonstrated by performance in high school. We also consider demonstrated character strengths, leadership ability, and potential as evidenced in essays, recommendations, and extracurricular involvement.
First-year students apply online using the Common Application. Loyola offers two non-binding fall admission deadlines for first-year students: Early Action (Nov. 15) and Regular Decision (Jan. 15). Students can also apply under the binding Early Decision application plan: Early Decision I (Nov. 15 deadline), and Early Decision II (Jan. 15 deadline). A Spring semester deadline (Nov. 15) is also available for first-year students who have not completed any college coursework after high school. Applicants must submit the following to be considered for admission: completed Common Application, $60 Application Fee (or fee waiver), Official High School Transcript, High School Counselor Recommendation, High School Teacher Recommendation, and SAT/ACT scores* (Loyola is a test-optional—test scores are not required for admission or scholarship consideration). For detailed information on the first-year admission process, please visit loyola.edu/apply-now or contact us at admission@loyola.edu.
Transfer students apply online using the Common Application for transfer students. Students who enrolled in courses at another college after the completion of high school are considered transfer students. Transfer applications are welcomed on a rolling basis throughout the year. The fall application deadline is July 15, and the spring application deadline is Nov. 15. Applicants must submit the following to be considered for admission: completed Common Application, Transfer Student Conduct Form for each institution attended, Official High School Transcript, Official College Transcript(s) including current semester courses, and $60 application fee (or fee waiver). For detailed information on the transfer admission process, please visit loyola.edu/transfer or contact us at transferadmission@loyola.edu.
International applicants can apply for first-year or transfer admission and are required to submit additional materials with their application. Visit loyola.edu/internationaladmission for details.
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Early Decision — November 15
Early Decision II — January 15
Early Action — November 15
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Academic Programs
Loyola offers more than 45 majors and 50 minors. The Bachelor of Arts degree is awarded in art history, classical civilization, classics, communication, comparative cultures and literary studies, computer science, economics, elementary education, English, visual & performing arts, forensic studies, French, global studies, history, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish, speech-language-hearing sciences, theology, and writing. The Bachelor of Business Administration degree is awarded in accounting, business economics, finance, information systems and data analytics, international business, leadership and management consulting, marketing, and sustainability management. The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded in biochemistry, biohealth, biology, chemistry, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, and statistics. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is awarded with concentrations in computer, electrical, materials, and mechanical engineering.
Majors and Degrees Offered
There's a simple reason a comprehensive liberal arts experience has been the Jesuit educational standard for nearly 500 years: it works. No other academic program better prepares students to meet the various and complex challenges that await—today, tomorrow, and 20 years from now. No other academic experience better prepares students to lead a life full of intellectual inquiry, creative output, meaning, and professional fulfilment. With a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 20, students who experience the Jesuit approach to education at Loyola University Maryland graduate with uniquely powerful traits: bright minds, bold hearts, and broad global knowledge.
The curriculum at Loyola is divided into three parts: the core, the major, and elective courses. The core contains courses that are completed by all students and are essential to the liberal arts foundation of a Jesuit education: a classical or modern world language, literature, writing, natural and applied science, social science, visual & performing arts, history, philosophy, ethics, and theology. Majors enable students to pursue their specialized area of study. Elective courses give students the opportunity to broaden their intellectual and cultural background in areas of special interest. To prepare for graduate study, students may enroll in one of two pre-professional programs: pre-health or pre-law. Through service-learning, research, practicums, field experience, internships, and independent study, students extend classroom learning throughout their coursework and obtain valuable skills and experience.
Messina, Loyola's first-year living learning program, is designed to help students adjust quickly to college-level work and forge a clear path to success at Loyola and in the life and career that will follow. Messina offers both a distinctive and powerful beginning as an opportunity to explore a wide range of academic disciplines, appreciate their interconnectedness, and take to heart the importance of learning in a student's personal and intellectual growth.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics.
Statistics.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics.
Political Science and Government.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Fine and Studio Arts.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
Students Say
With a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to one, professors "get to know you personally, take time out of their office hours to have intellectual discussions, show you how to learn and how to teach, and help you out when you are having difficulties." One student reports that their instructors "actually know each of their students by name." Moreover, instructional strategies consider "different learning techniques to cater to everyone's different learning styles." Students love that it's "fairly common for professors to give out their personal cell phone numbers or to even invite the class to their home for dinner."
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Undergraduate tuition for the 2023-24 academic year is $55,480. Campus housing costs range from $11,270-$12,700 per year, depending on the type of residence hall. The minimum meal plan for first-year residential students is $5,610. Loyola does not charge a comprehensive fee separate from tuition.
Financial Aid
As a Jesuit university, we are committed to making a Loyola education affordable and attainable for students from all financial backgrounds. That's why 99% of students currently enrolled at Loyola are receiving some form of aid—and our average net price for first-time students who receive aid is $25,782. Once you factor in merit scholarships and other forms of financial aid, you may discover that the actual out-of-pocket cost to attend Loyola is more affordable than you think. Our generous financial aid packages can help fill the financial gap between the total cost of attendance and what your family can contribute.
Students can apply for need-based financial aid in one easy step—by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please note that international, DACA, and undocumented applicants must submit the CSS Profile Application to be considered for need-based aid. The financial aid application deadline is February 1.
In addition to need-based financial aid, all students (first-year, transfer, DACA/undocumented, international) are eligible to receive merit-based scholarships from Loyola. Every student who completes an application for admission is automatically considered for merit scholarship funding—no separate application is required. Students are notified of their merit scholarship at the time of admission.
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With just under 4,000 undergraduates from 40+ states, more than 50 countries, and six continents, Loyola University Maryland is big enough to inspire and challenge students, and small enough for opportunities to be accessible to them. Loyola makes it easy for students to embrace new challenges, feel comfortable taking risks, and connect to the experiences and resources they need to develop as a learner, leader, citizen, and professional. Our students feel called and confident in trying new activities, pursuing their talents, sharing their research, and asking bold questions. Surrounded by people from different backgrounds and with diverse interests, students are members of a student body that is sure to enrich their experience.
At Loyola University Maryland, higher education is as much social, physical, and spiritual as it is intellectual. More than 200 student-led clubs and organizations, collegiate and intramural athletics, service opportunities, lectures, concerts, and on-campus events, Greyhounds have a world of opportunity to get involved, pursue a passion—and even discover a new one. Loyola's offices of student engagement and student life offer further opportunities throughout the year for students to get off campus and explore and experience Baltimore and beyond.
As a Jesuit, Catholic university, we foster a community rooted in spirituality that is integrated into daily life through experience, discernment, service, and the promotion of social justice. Loyola students serve on campus, in the local community, and around the globe with myriad programs and partnerships through the Center for Community, Service, and Justice. Regardless of their religious beliefs, we invite all members of our community to grow in faith through daily Mass and prayer, faith-based student organizations, retreats, reflection, and interfaith dialogue.
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You'll be hard-pressed to find a Loyola student who sits still for too long. Greyhounds are a busy breed. In addition to demanding academics and full course loads, most also have jobs, are involved in multiple clubs and organizations, serve in and engage with the community, explore Baltimore, hold internships or conduct research alongside faculty, champion a cause or charity, attend athletic events and cheer on the Hounds, and have packed social calendars. Your immersion in our diverse campus community will be one of the most transformative aspects of your life at Loyola. You'll meet and befriend people with backgrounds, interests, talents, and dreams that are vastly different from your own. This environment will sometimes be challenging—but it will also be life-changing. You'll see the world in a new light, reconsider your own perspectives, and learn just as much from your peers and professors as you do from your studies.
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Loyola's campus is located in a residential area of north Baltimore, five miles from the city's Inner Harbor area. This location offers students the advantage of quiet residential living with the attractions and amenities of city life. Other colleges and universities in the vicinity help to expand the social calendar and academic life. The fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, Baltimore/Washington D.C. has a wide variety of theaters, museums, professional and intercollegiate sports events, and historical points of interest.
The Evergreen campus is, quite simply, what college should be: picture grassy quadrangles filled with frisbees and picnic lunches, historic academic buildings, and comfortable residence halls. We invite you to explore our facilities, buildings, and 80 acres of wooded Maryland landscape through our photo gallery. Of course, there's no better way to learn about Loyola than to experience it firsthand—so plan your visit today!
At Loyola, you'll belong to a community that's big enough to challenge and inspire you, yet small enough for you to feel connected, supported, and valued. It's no wonder that 80% of undergraduates choose to live on campus through their senior year.
Unlike many campuses, Loyola's occupies the best of two worlds: our beautiful, wooded Evergreen campus is distinct from the surrounding city, yet intimately connected to the diverse and quirky metropolis we call home. You'll draw inspiration and knowledge from Baltimore's unique culture, history, people, neighborhoods, and institutions—and discover ways to make your own mark on a city you'll quickly come to love.
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Loyola's campus is like a city within a city: theaters, art galleries, and sports arenas. A library, bookstore, student center, and state-of-the-art fitness center. Places of worship. An innovation lab and a data analytics and visualization lab. Great places to eat that offer fresh, made-from-scratch food and multiple student meal plans. A student-run radio station, literary journal, publishing house, and newspaper. Spacious, modern, fully furnished traditional and apartment-style homes—equipped with heating and air conditioning, laundry facilities, vending machines, and recreation areas—provide all the comforts of home... and then some. Loyola's seventeen residence halls combine the comfort and space of top-notch accommodations with the activity of college life.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Did you know 120,000 students live and learn in Baltimore at 13 colleges and universities? There are countless things for you to explore, learn, love, and discover as a college student in Baltimore. Here are just five:
It's affordable. Baltimore offers world-class theater and performing arts, concerts, incredible food, festivals, and cultural events—without the price tag of other cities.
It's accessible. Baltimore is walkable, drivable, bikeable, and easy to navigate. A ticket for the Baltimore Water Taxi, which stops at multiple points within and around the harbor, is good for an entire day. Take advantage of Baltimore's public transportation with a day pass for the metro subway, hop on a local bus, or explore the city for free via the Charm City Circulator.
It's manageable. Referred to as "Smalltimore" by the locals, Baltimore is made up of many distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality. It's big enough that you'll never run out of things to do, see, and eat, yet small enough to be familiar and not overwhelming.
It's FUN. Where else can you crack crabs on a waterfront deck listening to live music? Ride a bike as part of an organized monthly parade featuring thousands of other people wearing themed costumes? Play beach volleyball a stone's throw from the downtown business district? Picnic and play Wiffle ball in the same site that inspired our country's national anthem?
It's a great place to launch your career—and your life. A burgeoning technology sector. A top biotech and biohealth destination. One of the fastest-growing hubs for pharmaceuticals and forensics in the country. Growing, affordable neighborhoods ideal for young professionals. Fertile ground to start a business, and at a low relative cost. What will you do with your Loyola education?
More than 60% of Loyola students study abroad during their time at Loyola. Loyola offers study abroad programs in: Accra, Ghana; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Athens, Greece; Auckland, New Zealand; Bangkok, Thailand; Berlin, Germany; Budapest, Hungary; Cape Town, South Africa; Copenhagen, Denmark; Cork, Ireland; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Glasgow, Scotland; Leuven, Belgium; Lyon, France; Madrid, Spain; Melbourne, Australia; Montpellier, France; Newcastle, England; Osaka, Japan; Paris, France; Rome, Italy; Santiago, Chile; Santiago, Dominican Republic; Seoul, South Korea; Singapore; and Stockholm, Sweden. Loyola also participates in exchange programs with several other countries, offers summer and winter study tours, and assists students in applying to a variety of non-Loyola affiliated international study programs each year.
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Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Maryland, Baltimore County including Marine Option
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Maryland
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