Loyola University Maryland
Loyola University Maryland, 4501 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, USA.
Loyola University Maryland is a private Jesuit liberal arts university in Baltimore, Maryland, emphasizing academic excellence, ethical leadership, and community engagement rooted in the Jesuit tradition. It offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across arts & sciences, business, education, nursing, and allied health fields, with a strong focus on experiential learning and mentorship. The campus blends a supportive residential environment with access to the historic and culturally rich city of Baltimore. International engagement is part of campus life through study abroad and support services for global learners.
- Founded: 1852, the university is one of the older Jesuit institutions in the U.S. (General institutional record)
- Academic strength: Offers a mix of liberal arts and professional programs; known regionally for business, humanities, and health sciences.
- Campus vibe: Urban campus with strong student involvement, service initiatives, and Jesuit mission integration.
- Global dimension: Study abroad programs are part of many academic pathways with support from International Programs and the Office of International Student Services.
- Professional outcomes: High post-graduation success with strong employment and graduate school placement outcomes.
- Student diversity: A mix of U.S. regional diversity with students from multiple states and countries represented through inclusion efforts.
- Undergraduate Early Action/Early Decision: November 15 (priority consideration).
- Undergraduate Regular Decision: January 15 (main fall deadline).
- Financial aid priority deadline: Often early winter/early spring; check official financial aid pages annually.
- Decision/commit deadlines: Standard U.S. practice for fall entry is usually May 1 (confirm with admissions).
- Graduate deadlines: Vary by graduate program and term; consult individual departmental admissions pages on the official site.
- Secondary school completion equivalent to U.S. high school diploma; evaluated holistically including grades, rigor, and coursework.
- English proficiency required: TOEFL iBT 80+, or IELTS 6.5+ (or equivalent accepted tests).
- SAT/ACT scores are optional (test-optional policy) but may be considered if submitted.
- Financial documentation (e.g., International Student Certification of Finances and bank statements) required for I-20 issuance.
- Documentation is needed to initiate the F-1 visa process (Form I-20 is issued after acceptance and financial proof).
Graduate (international):
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo or equivalent) required where applicable and depending on the program.
- Additional requirements such as letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, transcripts, and possibly standardized tests vary by graduate program.
| Program Level | Annual Cost of Attendance |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $81,440.00 - $81,440.00 |
- Secondary school completion equivalent to U.S. high school diploma; evaluated holistically including grades, rigor, and coursework.
- English proficiency required: TOEFL iBT 80+, or IELTS 6.5+ (or equivalent accepted tests).
- SAT/ACT scores are optional (test-optional policy) but may be considered if submitted.
- Financial documentation (e.g., International Student Certification of Finances and bank statements) required for I-20 issuance.
- Documentation is needed to initiate the F-1 visa process (Form I-20 is issued after acceptance and financial proof).
Graduate (international):
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo or equivalent) required where applicable and depending on the program.
- Additional requirements such as letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, transcripts, and possibly standardized tests vary by graduate program.
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