Regional university
#4 Best colleges in MarylandLoyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $30,574 a year
Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)
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In America
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- Best colleges for computer science in America#142 of 750
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In Maryland
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Maryland#2 of 18
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- Best colleges for education in Maryland#3 of 18
- Best colleges for history in Maryland#4 of 23
- Best colleges for English in Maryland#4 of 22
- Best colleges for chemistry in Maryland#4 of 21
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Maryland#4 of 21
- Best colleges for marketing in Maryland#2 of 8
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Maryland#4 of 16
- Best colleges for economics in Maryland#4 of 15
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Maryland#4 of 15
- Best colleges for computer science in Maryland#3 of 11
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Maryland#4 of 14
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in Maryland#3 of 9
- Best mid-size colleges in Maryland#3 of 9
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.87%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,290 · ACT 30
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,478
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $74,055 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 3,987 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 44% · Women 56% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 13% |
| Total students | 5,107 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $30,574 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $74,055 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 79% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 84% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 81% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 82% |
| First-year retention | 87% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $82,652 |
| Admission rate | 75% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $60 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,511 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20% |
| Average SAT | 1290 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 620–690 |
| SAT math | 580–680 |
| ACT composite | 28–32 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Accounting | |
| Business administration | |
| Engineering (general) | |
| Political science | |
| Biology | |
| Speech-language pathology | |
| Communication studies | |
| Romance languages | |
| Other social sciences | |
| English | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| Psychology | |
| History | |
| Teacher education |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Biochemistry, Business (general), Chemistry, Classics, Clinical laboratory science, Economics, Electrical engineering, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Fine arts, German, Information science, International business, Managerial economics, Marketing, Philosophy, Physics, Religious studies, Secondary education, Security science, Sociology, Statistics.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Psychology | |
| Communication | |
| Social sciences |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $19,090 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Patriot League |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 16%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $63,017IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 83% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)About 12 miles away · about 30 minutes by car |
| Town population | 573,243Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | BaltimoreAbout 3 miles away · about 10 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 35°F in January · 78°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Cylburn, MD |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.31 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.10 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.41 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.20 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Loyola University Maryland’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 14% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Loyola University Maryland cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $30,574 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Loyola University Maryland?
- Loyola University Maryland admitted 75% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Loyola University Maryland’s graduates do?
- 79% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $82,652; the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 163046
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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