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Loyola University Maryland is a private regional university located in Baltimore, Maryland. Loyola University Maryland is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Loyola University Maryland is in the top 25% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $75,663 10 years after enrolling, 2nd in Maryland, and in the top 5% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Loyola University Maryland bachelor students earn 19% more than the national average. Loyola University Maryland is ranked 3rd in Maryland.
Loyola University Maryland’s median net annual cost of $35,387 and average years to graduate of 4.1 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Loyola University Maryland sorted by number of graduates - Business Administration, Comms & Media Studies, Psychology, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biology, Accounting - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$35,387
Average years to graduate
4.1
Engineering
Rank: #312
Economic score: 3.29
Economics
Rank: #281
Economic score: 5.44
Education
Rank: #197
Economic score: 5.6
Social Sciences, Other
Rank: #13
Economic score: 5.78
Computer Science
Rank: #272
Economic score: 5.96
Poli Sci/Government
Rank: #298
Economic score: 6.59
Rhetoric & Composition
Rank: #37
Economic score: 9.67
History
Rank: #298
Economic score: 12.1
English Language & Lit
Rank: #433
Economic score: 37.84
Communication disorder sciences
Rank: #85
Economic score: 50.36
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at Loyola University Maryland - Education (subject specific), Business Administration, Education, Educ. Administration, Communication disorder sciences, Clinical / Counseling Psych - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Student Counseling
Rank: #87
Economic score: 0.74
Broadcast & Digital Comms
Rank: #4
Economic score: 0.79
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.1 years. 82% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is 15% higher than the state average, and 25% above the average for all regional universities in the country.
At Loyola University Maryland, Pell Grant recipients represent 15% of the measured graduating class, 20% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Loyola University Maryland graduates within 4.1 years.
Loyola University Maryland is in the bottom 25% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Loyola University Maryland’s economic mobility score of 11.69 is calculated by adjusting the 1.98 economic score of lower-income students by the 15% pell grant recipients within the student body. Loyola University Maryland’s EMS of 11.69 ranks in the bottom 50% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Bottom 50%
The average Title IV recipient at Loyola University Maryland pays $35,387 a year, $34,383 less than the $69,770 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $35,387
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Loyola University Maryland, 98% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $35,387 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 54% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $8,158. This is equal to the national average.
Federal grants
$5,324
Pell grants
$4,932
State grants
$7,633
Institutional grants
$31,592
Loyola University Maryland's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 84% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 9,286 applicants, of which 7,820 were admitted and 954 enrolled. Loyola University Maryland doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Loyola University Maryland does not consider standardized testing in their admissions process.
Full time
99%
83%
Female
60%
59%
First time
94%
59%
In-state
30%
68%
1st generation
13%
35%
White
73%
52%
Black
7%
14%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Asian
3%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
5%
12%