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Loyola College in Maryland, is a Roman Catholic, Jesuit, private university located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It was established in 1852. The University grants admission to over 3,000 students every year.
The schools and colleges under Loyola College include the following:
The men's and women's sports teams of the College are known as the Greyhounds and the Lady Greyhounds respectively. The official mascot is the Greyhound. Students participate in rugby, football, lacrosse, and basketball.
Notable alumni members from Loyola College include Tom Clancy and Mark Bowden, renowned authors; Michael Phelps, American swimmer who holds 8 Olympic medals; and Michael D. Griffin, physicist, aerospace engineer, and current administrator of NASA.
The main campus of Loyola is in Baltimore, MD (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Loyola is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Loyola students most commonly major in a field related to media, business and management, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 560 to 650. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 560 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Loyola are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, the school had 6,028 enrolled students.
Loyola is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Loyola makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Loyola College In Maryland
4501 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21210-2699
General Phone: (410) 617-2000
http://www.loyola.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 536 | business management, business, accounting, finance, international business |
| Education And Teaching | 285 | Montessori teaching, school counseling, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, special ed, industrial arts teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 219 | psychology, clinical psychology, patient counseling, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 213 | political science, history, English, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, economics, sociology, creative writing, ... |
| Media | 120 | communication studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 66 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Science | 48 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | pastoral counseling, philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer science |
| Engineering | 18 | engineering, electrical engineering |
| Mathematics | 12 | applied mathematics |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Loyola in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 793 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 746 | 25 |
| Doctor's degree | 16 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 14 | 11 |
In 2007, Loyola had a total enrollment of 6,028 students (4,916 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 47% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Loyola offers campus housing for 3,095 of its 4,916 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Baltimore, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,594 | 5,139 | 60% | 983 | 19% |
| Men | 3,526 | 2,039 | 58% | 437 | 21% |
| Women | 5,068 | 3,099 | 61% | 546 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 34,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,250 |
| Room and board | $ 9,150 |
| Room charge | $ 7,875 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 930 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Loyola participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 207800)
Loyola has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 117 | 58 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 56 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $52,305 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 13 | $51,273 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 16 | $51,467 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 66 | $101,648 | 19 | $97,356 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 53 | $77,921 | 36 | $77,155 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $64,601 | 54 | $51,539 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $50,018 | 22 | $44,891 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 175 | $81,190 | 131 | $64,107 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Track | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 84 | 83 | 167 |
| Basketball | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| Track | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 60 | 60 | 120 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Montessori Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Loyola Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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