First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: loyola.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Loyola University Maryland course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 CR for MA 251 | |
| Biology | 4 | Biology 3 CR for BL 150 and 1 CR for BL 151 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 CR for CH 110 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | Physics 4 CR for PH 101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | English 3 CR for EN 101 | |
| United States History | 4 | 3 CR for HS 206 | |
| Psychology | 4 | Psychology 3 CR for PY 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 CR for ST 110 |
Show all 29 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 CR for MA 251 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 CR for MA 251 and 4 CR for MA 252 | |
| Biology | 4 | Biology 3 CR for BL 150 and 1 CR for BL 151 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 CR for CH 110 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Chemistry 4 CR for CH 101/105 and 4 CR for CH 102/106 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | Physics 4 CR for PH 101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | English 3 CR for EN 101 | |
| United States History | 4 | 3 CR for HS 206 | |
| Psychology | 4 | Psychology 3 CR for PY 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 CR for ST 110 | |
| Statistics | 4 | Mathematics & Statistics 3 CR for ST 210 or ST265…Mathematics & Statistics 3 CR for ST 210 or ST265 or EC 220 (Depending on Major) | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 CR for CS120 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Computer Science 4 CR for CS 151 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 CR for EC 103 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | Economics 3 CR for EC 102 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 CR for HS 200 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 CR for BL 111 (student may elect to change to 3…3 CR for BL 111 (student may elect to change to 3 CR for CH 114) | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 CR for PH 102 | |
| European History | 4 | History 3 CR for HS 207 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Automatic placement into SN 104 (no AP credits awarded) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 CR for SN 104 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | Spanish 3 CR for SN 104 and 3 CR for SN 201 | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 CR for AH 111 | |
| Art History | 5 | History of Art 3 CR for AH 110 and 3 CR for AH 111 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 CR for MU 201 | |
| Music Theory | 5 | Music 3 CR for MU 201 and 3 CR for MU 302 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | Automatic placement into CI 104 (no AP credits awarded) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 3 CR for CI 104 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | Chinese 3 CR for CI 104 and 3 CR for CI 201 | |
| Drawing | 4 | General Art or Studio Art 3 CR for SA 225 pending…General Art or Studio Art 3 CR for SA 225 pending portfolio review by department | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | Automatic placement into FR 104 (no AP credits awarded) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 3 CR for FR 104 | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | French 3 CR for FR 104 and 3 CR for FR 201. See…French 3 CR for FR 104 and 3 CR for FR 201. See department chair for placement if planning a French major or minor. | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | Automatic placement into GR 104 (no AP credits awarded) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 3 CR for GR 104 | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | German 3 CR for GR 104 and 3 CR for GR 201 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | Automatic placement into IT 104 (no AP credits awarded) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 3 CR for IT 104 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | Italian 3 CR for IT 104 and 3 CR for IT 201 | |
| Latin | 3 | Automatic placement into LT 104 (no AP credits awarded) | |
| Latin | 4 | Latin 3 CR for LT 103 and 3 CR for LT 104 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 CR for PH 201. Students who demonstrate that…4 CR for PH 201. Students who demonstrate that their high school course included significant laboratory experience will receive credit for PH 291 with permission from Physics Department. | |
| Precalculus | 3 | Automatic placement into MA151 or MA251 (no AP…Automatic placement into MA151 or MA251 (no AP credits awarded) | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 3 CR for MA109 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 3 CR for SN 104 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 3 CR for SN104 and 3 CR for SN 200-Level…3 CR for SN104 and 3 CR for SN 200-Level Literature course. See department chair for placement if planning a Spanish major or minor. | |
| Studio Art : 2-D | 4 | 2-D Design 3 CR for SA 224 or 3 CR for PT 270…2-D Design 3 CR for SA 224 or 3 CR for PT 270 pending portfolio review by department | |
| Studio Art: 3-D | 4 | 3-D Design 3 CR for SA 366 pending portfolio…3-D Design 3 CR for SA 366 pending portfolio review by department |
Source: loyola.edu · checked September 23, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 74 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 69 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 68 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 66 |
| Finance | 66 |
| Accounting | 45 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 37 |
Show the other 30 majors
| Information Science/Studies | 34 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 |
| Political Science and Government | 29 |
| Engineering | 27 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 26 |
| Computer Science | 23 |
| Business Administration and Management | 21 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 18 |
| Organizational Leadership | 16 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 16 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 15 |
| Creative Writing | 14 |
| English Language and Literature | 11 |
| Biochemistry | 11 |
| History | 10 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Applied Mathematics | 5 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 3 |
| Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Art/Art Studies | 2 |
| Statistics | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Patriot League
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Patriot League
Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
2,859,024 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Nearest hub airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.3 of 20
Elevation
308 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
27°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
19.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
18 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,510 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Notre Dame of Maryland University0 mi
- Johns Hopkins University1 mi
- Morgan State University2 mi
- Maryland Institute College of Art3 mi
- University of Baltimore3 mi
- Coppin State University3 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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