| Location: | Mid-Atlantic |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Roman Catholic |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Greyhounds |
Loyola College in Maryland, formerly Loyola College, is a private, coeducational university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, affiliated with the Society of Jesus and the Roman Catholic Church. Founded in 1852 by Father John Early and eight other members of the Society of Jesus, Loyola College in Maryland is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The school prides itself on its Ignatian heritage, commitment to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Jesuit order, and belief in liberal education that develops the whole person.
Loyola College in Maryland was founded in 1852 by Fr. John Early and eight other members of the Society of Jesus, and was the first college in the United States to bear the name of St. Ignatius Loyola. The College's first "campus" was a modest house on Holliday Street in downtown Baltimore. In 1855, Loyola relocated to a larger facility in the City's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood.
The College moved to its present Evergreen campus in north Baltimore in 1922. Evening classes commenced in 1942, and seven years later a graduate division in Education was established. The graduate degree program in Business Management was added in 1968, followed by graduate programs in Speech Pathology in 1971, and Finance in 1973. Today, the College's list of graduate programs has grown to include Psychology, Modern Studies, Pastoral Counseling, Computer Science, and Software Engineering.
Loyola became coeducational in 1971, following its joining with Mount Saint Agnes College, a neighboring women's college that was experiencing financial difficulties and closed following the joining. That same year, the College's Board of Trustees elected its first layman Chair. A decade later, Loyola established a separate business school - The Rev. Joseph A. Sellinger, Jr., School of Business and Management.
The 1994 approval for a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa - an honor for the Arts and Sciences faculty held by only 254 other institutions - complemented the 1988 accreditation of the Sellinger School by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. A loyal alumni population, strong corporate and civic support, and the dedication and commitment of the laity who assist the Jesuit priests in their work have all helped make Loyola the institution it is today.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) Track (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 30,500 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 28,683 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,000 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,237 | 10% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,358 | 6% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 13,145 | 54% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,987 | 53% | |
Any Aid: |
72% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 64% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 99% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 570 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 650, Math: 660 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 11% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 23, Math: 23 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 28, Math: 27 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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I'm trying to make my decision for next year, and I would like everyone's opinions! So far, I have been accepted to Hood College, Rider University, Rutgers University (New Brunswick), Rollins College, Monmouth University, Ramapo College, University of Delaware and Loyola College. I'm still waiting to hear from a few more colleges, but I have it narrowed down to Loyola and Rollins so far. If anybody knows anything about any of these schools or has any suggestions, please let me know!
17 months ago
Best Answer
Loyola College is located in a semi-suburban part of Baltimore City. The campus is very pretty and they have a strong liberal arts program.
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I've heard that loyola college (from Studentsreview.com) is like preppy heaven and that no one can fit in who isnt preppy and white, i want more diverse opinions from students who go their because im not preppy im like a "Sean John Button Up or Polo and Timberland go watch a Great Film in a thriving city" type of guy. And Everything about the school seems great (academics, and business program) but what worries me is that i wont be able to make friends/ be unhappy over there.
25 months ago
Best Answer
I went to a similar school and have worked closely with students from Loyola. While there are a lot of prep style people, many of those don't care a rip for what style a person is. There is also a large enough population of diverse students from overseas and other parts of the nation. There are a lot of people from Maryland (duh) and Jersey (it just happens). For what you say is your style, you would likely be ok, especially since Baltimore has a lot of culture, both modern and traditional.
It is a predominantly Catholic school and THAT does flavor campus life a lot, and you may feel odd on Sundays when many of the students are going to mass. Not that other religions are not welcome, but you won't find much in the way of support on campus.
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Loyola College?
Does Loyola College of Maryland have a good reputation (any reputation?) where you are located?
Just wondering if I decide to leave Maryland one day if employers in other parts of the country will recoginze it.
Thanks!
26 months ago
Best Answer
Yes! Loyola and Loyola Marymount are run by the Jesuit order (aka the teaching order), and you couldn't get a better education anywhere. They're known throughout the United States, and any employer should recognize the quality. Good for you!
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