Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 17:19     Subject: Loyola MD
Does it feel Catholic? Or is it like Georgetown where many students are not Catholic and it’s kinda in name only?
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 17:16     Subject: Loyola MD
We visited and liked the character of the school and the things that they talked about and focused on.

Ultimately, my kid decided it was too small for them and they wanted a larger state school experience. But I think my husband wanted to go there after the visit!
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 16:08     Subject: Loyola MD
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anyone have any insight into this school? Is there a lot of social activity on the weekends? What GPA will likely get you in? We are in VA but looking to add some Maryland schools to our list. We have a B+ student.


My daughter looked at this school. From what I gathered, the night life is bar scene to bars in Baltimore/fake IDs.

I was a bit disappointed in the merit aid from Loyola. DD had a 4.3 weighted, test optional- great ECs etc and she was offered $38K, so the COA was still $39K +. DD ended up at William and Mary (in state) instead.

Loyola has a gorgeous campus!


Based on my son's experience, that is actually a pretty good merit aid package. My son applied to a few similar school and the price was usually just above 40,000. I think the only way the price gets lower is if you qualify for need based aid. Maybe I am wrong?



No, you’re right. My understanding is that in 2026 merit awards at any school rarely bring the total cost of attendance price below $40 k. Obviously full tuition scholarships are the exception.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 14:16     Subject: Loyola MD
Great school. On Jeff Selingo's new Dream School list with some impressive career stats. Top ranked lax program. Pretty campus. Lots of good merit. Jesuit. Def worth a visit.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 13:42     Subject: Loyola MD
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anyone have any insight into this school? Is there a lot of social activity on the weekends? What GPA will likely get you in? We are in VA but looking to add some Maryland schools to our list. We have a B+ student.


My daughter looked at this school. From what I gathered, the night life is bar scene to bars in Baltimore/fake IDs.

I was a bit disappointed in the merit aid from Loyola. DD had a 4.3 weighted, test optional- great ECs etc and she was offered $38K, so the COA was still $39K +. DD ended up at William and Mary (in state) instead.

Loyola has a gorgeous campus!


Based on my son's experience, that is actually a pretty good merit aid package. My son applied to a few similar school and the price was usually just above 40,000. I think the only way the price gets lower is if you qualify for need based aid. Maybe I am wrong?

Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 13:04     Subject: Loyola MD
Anonymous wrote:That’s a great award. Did she go to a public HS?


Yes, she went to a public school in Loudoun County.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 11:00     Subject: Loyola MD
That’s a great award. Did she go to a public HS?
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 10:33     Subject: Loyola MD
Anonymous wrote:Anyone have any insight into this school? Is there a lot of social activity on the weekends? What GPA will likely get you in? We are in VA but looking to add some Maryland schools to our list. We have a B+ student.


My daughter looked at this school. From what I gathered, the night life is bar scene to bars in Baltimore/fake IDs.

I was a bit disappointed in the merit aid from Loyola. DD had a 4.3 weighted, test optional- great ECs etc and she was offered $38K, so the COA was still $39K +. DD ended up at William and Mary (in state) instead.

Loyola has a gorgeous campus!
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2026 23:06     Subject: Loyola MD
Solid school, kind of an underrated hidden gem.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2026 21:07     Subject: Loyola MD
My son is a current student and I’m an alum. He loves it and he was a B student in HS. I think he had a 3.1 when he applied. Went TO.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2026 20:13     Subject: Loyola MD
OP here, I found the recent thread I missed. Sounds like exactly the type of school we are looking for!
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2026 19:38     Subject: Loyola MD
Lots of threads. Its a lovely school, very good at preparing kids for the professional world while also providing a solid liberal arts education. Very friendly and good spirit.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2026 19:14     Subject: Loyola MD
A 3.0+ will get you in. 75% acceptance rate. Test optional.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2026 18:48     Subject: Loyola MD
search the existing threads
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2026 18:42     Subject: Loyola MD
Anyone have any insight into this school? Is there a lot of social activity on the weekends? What GPA will likely get you in? We are in VA but looking to add some Maryland schools to our list. We have a B+ student.