C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
86/100 · earnings-weighted

Loyola University Maryland

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Baltimore, Maryland 21210
Loyola University Maryland campus, Baltimore, MD
Loyola University Maryland campus, Baltimore, MD. Photo: Rybread, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
86/100
Affordability
F
15/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
A
88/100
Prestige
C+
51/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,107
Total Enrollment
80%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
76%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Loyola University Maryland, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$82,652
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$64,453
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
79.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,290
Average SAT
20.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 88th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Loyola University Maryland

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$61,017$124,858+17%#62 of 349#117$27,000
Accounting and Related Services$69,305$103,352+36%#39 of 796#115$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$60,656$93,753+37%#41 of 1176#113$27,000
Engineering$64,116$86,585-3%#34 of 57#52$27,000
Political Science and Government$44,572$81,575+29%#37 of 565#92$27,000
Biology$34,655$77,861+36%#33 of 841#108$27,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$72,055+22%#12 of 215#74$27,000
Communication and Media Studies$42,640$71,948+28%#37 of 660#95$27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics—$69,353+26%#24 of 225#64—
Social Sciences$33,993$67,373+19%#7 of 35#10$27,000
English Language and Literature$30,949$63,919+32%#31 of 576#83$27,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$40,150$63,683+14%#39 of 207#92$27,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$34,013$62,745+29%#13 of 137#42$27,000
Psychology$26,103$59,905+18%#101 of 1027#358$27,000
History$36,547$56,845+12%#99 of 459#255—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$50,539$54,695+15%#103 of 680#437$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $492,926
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,896/mo — vs ~$1,332/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21217 (13.6% cap, Baltimore)

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🏆 Where Loyola University Maryland Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Montessori Teacher Education
of 4 schools
#24
Clinical Psychology
of 62 schools
#27
Forensic Science and Technology
of 52 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $55,480 $55,480
Room $11,985
Board $6,380
Total Cost (On-Campus) $75,590 $75,590

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
20%
Receive Pell Grants
60%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 174 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 83 grads/yr Psychology, General 78 grads/yr Accounting 74 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 72 grads/yr Finance, General 71 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 66 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 64 grads/yr Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 49 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 44 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 44 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 37 grads/yr Forensic Science and Technology 35 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 35 grads/yr Montessori Teacher Education 34 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 33 grads/yr Clinical Psychology 32 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 31 grads/yr Engineering, General 28 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 25 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Loyola University Maryland's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

5,107
Total Students
58%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Hispanic 13%
Black 12%
Asian 5%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 72%
Hybrid (Some Online) 18%
Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Loyola University Maryland?
Loyola University Maryland has an acceptance rate of 76%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Loyola University Maryland?
Tuition at Loyola University Maryland is $55,480 for in-state students and $55,480 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland?
The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is 80%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Loyola University Maryland a good school?
Loyola University Maryland has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Loyola University Maryland?
Loyola University Maryland has a total enrollment of 5,107 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology