The main campus of Loyola is in Baltimore, Maryland (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 business and management.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 560 to 650. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 570 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Loyola offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Loyola had 6,187 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at Loyola live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at Loyola 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
Admissions Phone: (410) 617-2251
Financial Aid Phone: (410) 617-2576
http://www.loyola.edu
Loyola awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 563 | business management, business, accounting, finance |
| Education And Teaching | 327 | Montessori teaching, school counseling, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, special ed, industrial arts teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 170 | political science, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, creative writing, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, economics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 159 | psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, patient counseling |
| Media | 100 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 79 | pastoral counseling, philosophy, religion |
| Science | 56 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 52 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | computer science |
| Engineering | 21 | engineering, electrical engineering |
| Mathematics | 13 | applied mathematics |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Loyola in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 780 | 17 |
| Bachelor's degree | 766 | 27 |
| Doctor's degree | 19 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 5 |
In 2005, Loyola had a total enrollment of 6,187 students (4,966 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 51% |
| Graduate | 49% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 27% |
| New York | 26% |
| Maryland | 17% |
| Pennsylvania | 13% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
Loyola offers campus housing for 2,865 of its 4,966 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Baltimore, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,717 | 4,916 | 64% | 898 | 18% |
| Men | 3,237 | 1,951 | 60% | 372 | 19% |
| Women | 4,480 | 2,965 | 66% | 526 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 |
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 | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (410) 617-2251
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,500 |
| Room and board | $ 8,435 |
| Room charge | $ 7,215 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 810 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,340 |
Financial Aid:
Loyola participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 207800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (410) 617-2576
Loyola has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 111 | 57 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 50 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 12 | $50,133 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 12 | $50,133 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 55 | $94,091 | 14 | $90,480 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 53 | $71,802 | 39 | $71,671 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 42 | $64,737 | 47 | $54,239 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $40,941 | 20 | $44,285 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 160 | $75,680 | 120 | $62,473 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Track | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77 | 80 | 157 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Track | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 59 | 60 | 119 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Montessori Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, 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
History, General
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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