Loyola University Maryland

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$52,130

4.89% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$32,901

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.765%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

84.2%

9,286 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,140

80.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

80.5%

830 Graduates

About

Loyola University Maryland is a higher education institution located in Baltimore city, MD. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Loyola University Maryland were General Business Administration & Management (252 degrees awarded), Speech Communication & Rhetoric (88 degrees), and General Psychology (84 degrees).

In 2021, 1,614 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Loyola University Maryland. 66.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,218 degrees), 9.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (130 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Loyola University Maryland is $52,130, which is $28,946 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Loyola University Maryland is $52,130, which is $28,946 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,901.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Loyola University Maryland received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$52,130

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Loyola University Maryland was $52,130. The cost of tuition at Loyola University Maryland is $28,946 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Loyola University Maryland (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,901

2021 Value

12%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Loyola University Maryland had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,901. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Loyola University Maryland grew by 12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Loyola University Maryland (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,915

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Loyola University Maryland was of $11,915 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.89% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Loyola University Maryland (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Loyola University Maryland received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.22% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Loyola University Maryland (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.765%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Loyola University Maryland was 0.765%, which represents 9 out of the 1176 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Loyola University Maryland received 9,286 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 11.5% annual growth. Out of those 9,286 applicants, 7,820 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.2% acceptance rate.

There were 5,140 students enrolled at Loyola University Maryland in 2021.

Loyola University Maryland has an overall enrollment yield of 12.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,820

Accepted Out of 9,286

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Loyola University Maryland was 84.2% (7,820 admissions from 9,286 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 80.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 11.5%, while admissions declined by −7.08%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Loyola University Maryland (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Loyola University Maryland had a total enrollment of 5,140 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Loyola University Maryland is 4,136 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,004. This means that 80.5% of students enrolled at Loyola University Maryland are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Loyola University Maryland, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.4% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Asian, 3.68% Two or More Races, 0.0584% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0195% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Loyola University Maryland in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.4%), followed by White Male (31%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.83%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.4%), followed by White Male (15.2%) and Black or African American Female (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Loyola University Maryland in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,140 students. The full-time enrollment at Loyola University Maryland is 4,136 and the part-time enrollment is 1,004. This means that 80.5% of students enrolled at Loyola University Maryland are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Loyola University Maryland (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Loyola University Maryland was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Loyola University Maryland had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Loyola University Maryland (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,518 enrolled students
Black or African American
578 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
559 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Loyola University Maryland is 68.4% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Asian, 3.68% Two or More Races, 0.0584% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0195% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 17 students (0.331%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 542 more women than men received degrees from Loyola University Maryland. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Loyola University Maryland is white (1,218 degrees awarded). There were 9.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (130 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Loyola University Maryland is General Business Administration & Management (252 degrees awarded), followed by Speech Communication & Rhetoric (88 degrees) and General Psychology (84 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Loyola University Maryland, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (426 degrees awarded), Communications (100 degrees), and Psychology (151 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Loyola University Maryland are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,989,256 people), Accountants & auditors (1,100,212 people), Other managers (922,332 people), Secondary school teachers (547,398 people), and Financial managers (528,685 people).

The most specialized majors at Loyola University Maryland in 2021 are EDUCATION. (426 degrees awarded), Communications (100 degrees), Psychology (151 degrees), English (42 degrees), and Business (461 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Loyola University Maryland are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Loyola University Maryland are EDUCATION. (426 degrees awarded), Communications (100 degrees), Psychology (151 degrees), English (42 degrees), and Business (461 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Loyola University Maryland are Elementary & secondary schools (3,669,002 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (866,490 people), Computer Systems Design (652,829 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (620,297 people), and Banking & related activities (568,258 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Loyola University Maryland.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
252 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
88 degrees awarded
General Psychology
84 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Loyola University Maryland was General Business Administration & Management with 252 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Loyola University Maryland according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

536

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,078

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 536 degrees were awarded to men at Loyola University Maryland, which is 0.497 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,078).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Loyola University Maryland by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 215 degrees were awarded to men at Loyola University Maryland in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.38 times more than the 156 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 156 degrees were awarded to men at Loyola University Maryland in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.726 times less than the 215 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

79%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 79% of students graduating from Loyola University Maryland completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Loyola University Maryland is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.241% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,218 degrees awarded
Black or African American
130 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
130 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Loyola University Maryland is white (1,218 degrees awarded). There were 9.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (130 degrees).

0.372% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
805 degrees awarded
White Male
413 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Loyola University Maryland is white female (805 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (413 degrees).

Operations

Loyola University Maryland has an endowment valued at nearly $308M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 86.8M (28.2%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Loyola University Maryland had a total salary expenditure of 166M. Loyola University Maryland employs 107 Associate professors, 76 Lecturers and 75 Professors. Most academics at Loyola University Maryland are Female Associate professor (63), Male Professor (50), and Female Lecturer (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Loyola University Maryland are: Management, with 182 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 106 employees, and Service with 97 employees.

Endowment

$308M

2021 Endowment

32.4%

growth from 2020

Loyola University Maryland has an endowment valued at about $308M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Loyola University Maryland grew 32.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $257M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Loyola University Maryland (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$10.8M - Federal
$6.91M - State
$421k - Local

As of 2021, Loyola University Maryland received $10.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.91M from state grants and contracts, and $421k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$76.8M

2021 Salaries

10.6%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Loyola University Maryland paid a median of $76.8M in salaries, which represents 46.4% of their overall expenditure ($166M) and a 10.6% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$29.3M

Instructional Salaries

334

Number of Employees

In 2021, Loyola University Maryland paid a total of $29.3M to 334 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

107 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

182 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Loyola University Maryland were Associate professor with 107 employees, Lecturer with 76 employees, and Professor with 75 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Loyola University Maryland were Management with 182 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 106 employees, and Service with 97 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Loyola University Maryland was Female Associate professor with 63 employees, Male Professor with 50 employees, and Female Lecturer with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Loyola University Maryland.