What SAT score do I need for Loyola University Maryland?

Loyola University Maryland's middle 50% SAT range is 1200 to 1370. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Loyola University Maryland?

Middle 50% ACT range is 28 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Loyola University Maryland?

Loyola University Maryland admits roughly 75% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Loyola University Maryland actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $30,574 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Loyola University Maryland a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Loyola University Maryland as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Loyola University Maryland Acceptance Rate: 75.5% (2026) & How to Get In

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD · Northeast

Loyola University Maryland has an acceptance rate of 75.5% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1200-1370. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

Acceptance rate: 75.5%
SAT mid-50: 1200-1370
Cost after aid: $30,574
Graduation rate: 79%

What Loyola University Maryland says matters

How Loyola University Maryland rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 75%; 8,151 of 10,797
Yield: 12%; 945 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1210-1370
ACT mid-50: 28-32
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 75%3,184 of 4,248
Women: 76%4,880 of 6,422

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Character or personal qualities

Important

Application essay
Recommendations
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Volunteer work
Work experience

Considered

First generation
Alumni relation
Geographical residence

Not considered

Class rank
Interview
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment
Level of applicant's interest

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Loyola University Maryland published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission125

Entrance Exams

AP: Yes
CLEP: Yes
Institutional Exam: Yes
SAT or ACT: /ADMS_CONSIDER
ACT Only: Considered
SAT Only: Considered

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 4,248
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 6,422
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 3,184
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 4,880
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 416
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 514
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 10,797
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 8,151
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 945
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 3,538
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 2,535
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 333
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 6,497
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 5,456
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 600
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 762
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 160
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 12

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:: 1,134
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:: 463
Number of wait-listed students admitted:: 166

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 15
English: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 3
Foreign language: 3
History: 2
Total academic units: 19
English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 4
Foreign language: 4
History: 3

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Not Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Application Essay: Important
Recommendation(s): Important
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Important
Character/personal qualities: Very Important
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Important
Work experience: Important
Level of applicant’s interest: Not Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.138
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.031
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,210
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,270
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,370
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 620
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 650
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 690
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 580
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 620
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 680
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 28%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 30%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 32%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 25%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 27%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 29%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 27%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 30%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 34%
ACT Science: 25th Percentile: 27%
ACT Science: 50th Percentile: 31%
ACT Science: 75th Percentile: 33%
ACT Reading: 25th Percentile: 31%
ACT Reading: 50th Percentile: 33%
ACT Reading: 75th Percentile: 35%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 22.307
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 63.846
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 13.846
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 99.999
SAT Math: 700-800: 14.6
SAT Math: 600-699: 48.5
SAT Math: 500-599: 34.6
SAT Math: 400-499: 2.3
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 13.1
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 64.6
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 21.5
SAT Composite: 800-999: 0.8
SAT Composite: Total: 100
ACT Composite: 30-36: 58.6
ACT Composite: 24-29: 41.4
ACT Math: 30-36: 29.7
ACT Math: 24-29: 65.6
ACT Math: 18-23: 10.3
ACT Math: 12-17: 3.4
ACT English: 30-36: 55.2
ACT English: 24-29: 34.5
ACT English: 18-23: 10.3
ACT Science: 30-36: 58.6
ACT Science: 24-29: 37.9
ACT Science: 18-23: 3.4
ACT Reading: 30-36: 82.8
ACT Reading: 24-29: 13.8
ACT Reading: 18-23: 3.4
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 28%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 56%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 84%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 16%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 5.0%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 21%
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.65
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 100%

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:: 60
Yes, other:: Yes
Amount of housing deposit:: 400
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 1 year
Number of early decision applications received by your institution: 165
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan: 69

Transfer Admission22

Fall Applicants

Men: 145
Women: 193
Total: 347
Men: 47
Women: 86
Total: 137
Men: 26
Women: 30
Total: 58

Application for Admission

Fall: Yes
Spring: Yes
Summer: Yes
High school transcript: Required
College transcript(s): Required
Essay or personal statement: Required
Interview: Recommended for Some
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2.7

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 10
Unit Type: C
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://www.loyola.edu/department/registrar/veterans-info.html

Academic Offerings and Policies19

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: Yes
Cross-registration: Yes
Double major: Yes
Honors Program: Yes
Independent study: Yes
Internships: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Teacher certification program: Yes
Undergraduate Research: Yes

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: Yes
English (including composition): Yes
Foreign languages: Yes
History: Yes
Humanities: Yes
Intensive writing: Yes
Mathematics: Yes
Philosophy: Yes
Sciences (biological or physical): Yes
Social science: Yes

Student Life29

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 64%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 92%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 7.6%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 64%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 77%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 23%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18.5
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18.5
Average age of full-time students: 20.1
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20.1

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: Yes
Choral groups: Yes
Dance: Yes
Drama/theater: Yes
International Student Organization: Yes
Jazz band: Yes
Literary magazine: Yes
Model UN: Yes
Music ensembles: Yes
Musical theater: Yes
Radio station: Yes
Student government: Yes
Student newspaper: Yes
Student-run film society: Yes
Television station: Yes

Housing

Special housing for disabled students: Yes
Theme housing: Yes
Wellness housing: Yes
Living Learning Communities: Yes

Annual Expenses27

Information

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Private Tuition

Tuition: 59150
Tuition: 59150

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 0
Food and housing (on-campus):: 19590
Housing Only (on-campus):: 12600
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6990
Required Fees:: 0
Food and housing (on-campus):: 19590
Housing Only (on-campus):: 12600
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6990

Credits per Term

Minimum: 12
Maximum: 18

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 800
Transportation:: 500
Other expenses:: 750
Books and supplies:: 800
Food only:: 4090
Transportation: 500
Other expenses:: 750
Books and supplies:: 800
Housing only:: 7150
Food only:: 3050
Food and housing total*: 10200
Transportation:: 500
Other expenses:: 750

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:: 935

Financial Aid90

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 258
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 29,547
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 34
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 23,093

Methodology

Federal methodology (FM): Yes

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 6447104.36
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 3900975
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 100370262.43
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 996945.97
Total Scholarships/Grants: 111715287.76
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 21493853
Federal Work-Study: 724574
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 860722
Total Self-Help: 23079149
Parent Loans: 11238459
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 289622
Athletic Awards: 1439229

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 687234
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 62364
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 32502079
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 164307
Total Scholarships/Grants: 33415984
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 3127304
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 289740
Total Self-Help: 3417044
Parent Loans: 1516487
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 2026952
Athletic Awards: 4274211

Students Awarded Aid

B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,013
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 842
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 841
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 814
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 580
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 131
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 179
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 83%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 46794
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 42135
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3689
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3151
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 3,173
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 2,676
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 2,673
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2,604
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,979
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 740
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 670
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 82%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 45962
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 39414
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4842
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4038
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 8
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 7
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 5
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 3
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 3
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 26%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 13600
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 17833
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 2750
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 2750

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 759

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 482
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 468
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 149
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 63.5
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 61.6
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 19.6
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 38356
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 21581
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 47246

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: Yes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 86
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 38,620
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 3,205,440

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: Yes

Financial Aid Deadlines

No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): Yes

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: Yes
Federal Pell Grants: Yes
Federal SEOG: Yes
State scholarships/grants: Yes
Private scholarships: Yes

Institutional Aid

Academics: Yes
Alumni affiliation: Yes
ROTC: Yes

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred21

Diploma/Certificates

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Communication/journalism: 8.3
Computer and information sciences: 7
Education: 3.8
Engineering: 3.3
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.5
English: 3.1
Biological/life sciences: 9.6
Mathematics and statistics: 0.9
Interdisciplinary studies: 5.4
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.4
Physical sciences: 0.7
Psychology: 9.1
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 3.2
Social sciences: 7.1
Visual and performing arts: 0.7
Health professions and related programs: 4.5
Business/marketing: 31.2
History: 1.2
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence141

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 416
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 514
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 7
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 6
All other degree-seeking: men: 1,256
All other degree-seeking: women: 1,608
Total degree-seeking: men: 1,679
Total degree-seeking: women: 2,128
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 2
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men: 1,681
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women: 2,128
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 13
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 11
All other degree-seeking: men: 6
All other degree-seeking: women: 4
Total degree-seeking: men: 19
Total degree-seeking: women: 15
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men: 19
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women: 15
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 35
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 111
All other degree-seeking: men: 32
All other degree-seeking: women: 175
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 1
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 35
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 81
All other degree-seeking: men: 200
All other degree-seeking: women: 319
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 1
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 19
Total graduate Part-Time Students: men: 236
Total graduate Part-Time Students: women: 419
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total all undergraduates: 3,881
Total all graduate: 1,016
Grand Total All Students: 4,897

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: men: 67
Total graduate Full-Time Students: women: 287
Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 12
Hispanic/Latino: 162
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 115
White, non-Hispanic: 573
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1
Asian, non-Hispanic: 30
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 46
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 6
TOTAL: 945
Nonresidents: 80
Hispanic/Latino: 580
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 455
White, non-Hispanic: 2,366
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 2
Asian, non-Hispanic: 148
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 3
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 201
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 34
TOTAL: 3,869
Nonresidents: 80
Hispanic/Latino: 581
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 457
White, non-Hispanic: 2,374
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 2
Asian, non-Hispanic: 149
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 3
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 201
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 34
TOTAL: 3,881

Persistence

Bachelor's degrees: 815
Postbachelor's certificates: 3
Master's degrees: 492
Post-Master's certificates: 21
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 14

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 162
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 308
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 598
Total: 1,068
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Total: 1
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 162
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 307
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 598
Total: 1,067
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 99
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 222
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 461
Total: 782
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 8
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 17
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 29
Total: 54
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 4
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 5
Total: 9
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 111
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 239
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 495
Total: 845
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 68.5
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 77.9
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 82.8
Total: 79.2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 143
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 298
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 580
Total: 1,021
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 143
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 298
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 580
Total: 1,021
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 97
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 221
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 453
Total: 771
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 4
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 10
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 26
Total: 40
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 3
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 3
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 4
Total: 10
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 104
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 234
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 483
Total: 821
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 72.7
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 78.5
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 83.3
Total: 80.4

Instructional Faculty And Class Size43

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 337
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 77
C. Total number who are women: 174
D. Total number who are men: 163
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 2
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 275
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 61
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 1
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 135
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 34
C. Total number who are women: 76
D. Total number who are men: 59
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 1
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 2%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 4
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 129
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 472
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 111
C. Total number who are women: 250
D. Total number who are men: 222
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 3
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 277
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 65
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 130
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Student to Faculty Ratio

based on ____ students: 4,434
and ____ faculty: 382

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 114
10-19: 297
20-29: 334
30-39: 104
40-49: 9
50-99: 5
Total: 863
2-9: 6
10-19: 24
20-29: 23
Total: 53

Source: Loyola University Maryland's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Loyola University Maryland

Loyola University Maryland is a small private university in Baltimore, MD, in a city setting.

What Loyola University Maryland looks for

Loyola University Maryland admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Loyola University Maryland?
Loyola University Maryland's middle 50% SAT range is 1200 to 1370. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Loyola University Maryland?
Middle 50% ACT range is 28 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Loyola University Maryland?
Loyola University Maryland admits roughly 75% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Loyola University Maryland actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $30,574 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Loyola University Maryland a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Loyola University Maryland as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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