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Loyola University Maryland

  • LocationBaltimore, MD
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 5,107 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
  • TraditionJesuit

Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore describes itself as a Jesuit, Catholic university. Campus Ministry lists Mass every weekday at 12:10 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel with confession beforehand, additional weekday Masses in the Jesuit residence chapel, two Sunday Masses, and Eucharistic adoration on the first Monday of each month. The core curriculum requires two theology courses, beginning with TH 201 Introduction to Christian Theology, and two philosophy courses.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 6

  • Monday–Friday12:10 PMAlumni Memorial Chapel · Academic year; no weekday Mass on listed holidays and Thanksgiving week.
  • Tuesday–Friday5:15 PMIgnatius House Chapel (Jesuit Residence)
  • Wednesday8:00 PMAlumni Memorial Chapel
  • Saturday11:30 AMIgnatius House Chapel (Jesuit Residence) · Saturday morning Mass (not a Sunday vigil).
  • Sunday11:00 AMAlumni Memorial Chapel · Some Sundays have no 11 AM Mass (e.g., breaks); see the presider schedule.
  • Sunday5:00 PMAlumni Memorial Chapel

Confession 1

  • Monday–Friday11:45 AM–12:00 PMAlumni Memorial Chapel · Before the 12:10 PM Mass.

Adoration 1

  • Monday8:00 PM–9:00 PMChapel (the page does not name which chapel) · First Monday of each month only.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Catholic Liturgy & Mass | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/worship/catholic-liturgy-mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Monday - Friday | 12:1O PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 11:45AM-12:00PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
    Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:10 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel, with confession from 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM.
    “Monday - Friday | 12:1O PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 11:45AM-12:00PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
    Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:10 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel, with confession from 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM.
    “Tuesday - Friday | 5:15 PM | Ignatius House Chapel | Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel | Saturday | 11:30 AM | Ignatius House Chapel | Sunday | 11:00 AM 5:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
    Additional Masses: Tuesday-Friday 5:15 PM and Saturday 11:30 AM in Ignatius House Chapel, Wednesday 8:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
    “Tuesday - Friday | 5:15 PM | Ignatius House Chapel | Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel | Saturday | 11:30 AM | Ignatius House Chapel | Sunday | 11:00 AM 5:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
    Additional Masses: Tuesday-Friday 5:15 PM and Saturday 11:30 AM in Ignatius House Chapel, Wednesday 8:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
    “Tuesday - Friday | 5:15 PM | Ignatius House Chapel | Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel | Saturday | 11:30 AM | Ignatius House Chapel | Sunday | 11:00 AM 5:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
    Additional Masses: Tuesday-Friday 5:15 PM and Saturday 11:30 AM in Ignatius House Chapel, Wednesday 8:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
    “Tuesday - Friday | 5:15 PM | Ignatius House Chapel | Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel | Saturday | 11:30 AM | Ignatius House Chapel | Sunday | 11:00 AM 5:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
    Additional Masses: Tuesday-Friday 5:15 PM and Saturday 11:30 AM in Ignatius House Chapel, Wednesday 8:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
    “Tuesday - Friday | 5:15 PM | Ignatius House Chapel | Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel | Saturday | 11:30 AM | Ignatius House Chapel | Sunday | 11:00 AM 5:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
    Additional Masses: Tuesday-Friday 5:15 PM and Saturday 11:30 AM in Ignatius House Chapel, Wednesday 8:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
    “On the first Mondays of every month, the Eucharist, the body of Christ, will be exposed from 8 - 9 PM.”
    Eucharistic adoration is held on the first Monday of each month from 8 to 9 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Loyola University Maryland, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCathedral of Mary Our Queen: 0.9 mi1Saints Philip and James Catholic Church: 1.7 mi2United Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ: 1.7 mi3Saint Matthews Catholic Church: 1.9 mi4Franciscan Center: 2.2 mi5Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: 2.5 mi6Loyola University Maryland (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Cathedral of Mary Our Queen — 0.9 mi · 5200 North Charles Street, Baltimore
  2. Saints Philip and James Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 2801 North Charles Street, Baltimore
  3. United Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ — 1.7 mi · 934 Gorsuch Avenue, Baltimore
  4. Saint Matthews Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 5401 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore
  5. Franciscan Center — 2.2 mi · 101 West 23rd Street, Baltimore
  6. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 3615 Harford Road, Baltimore

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

86 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (12:10 PM Monday-Friday in Alumni Memorial Chapel; also 5:15 PM Tuesday-Friday in Ignatius House Chapel (Jesuit residence) and 8:00 PM Wednesday in Alumni Memorial Chapel. Weekday Masses run from the start to the last day of classes, with listed holiday exceptions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Liturgy & Mass | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/worship/catholic-liturgy-mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Monday - Friday | 12:1O PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 11:45AM-12:00PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
      Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:10 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel, with confession from 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM.
      “Tuesday - Friday | 5:15 PM | Ignatius House Chapel | Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel | Saturday | 11:30 AM | Ignatius House Chapel | Sunday | 11:00 AM 5:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
      Additional Masses: Tuesday-Friday 5:15 PM and Saturday 11:30 AM in Ignatius House Chapel, Wednesday 8:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
      “During the Fall Semester, weekday Masses begin Monday, August 31 and continue through the last day of classes, Wednesday, December 9.”
      The weekday Mass schedule applies during the fall semester through the last day of classes.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sunday 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel. The Saturday Mass is at 11:30 AM (not a vigil) in Ignatius House Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Liturgy & Mass | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/worship/catholic-liturgy-mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Tuesday - Friday | 5:15 PM | Ignatius House Chapel | Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel | Saturday | 11:30 AM | Ignatius House Chapel | Sunday | 11:00 AM 5:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
      Additional Masses: Tuesday-Friday 5:15 PM and Saturday 11:30 AM in Ignatius House Chapel, Wednesday 8:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (Sacrament of Reconciliation 11:45 AM-12:00 PM Monday-Friday, before the 12:10 PM Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Liturgy & Mass | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/worship/catholic-liturgy-mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Monday - Friday | 12:1O PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 11:45AM-12:00PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
      Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:10 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel, with confession from 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationOccasional (monthly or seasonal) (First Monday of each month, 8-9 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Liturgy & Mass | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/worship/catholic-liturgy-mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “On the first Mondays of every month, the Eucharist, the body of Christ, will be exposed from 8 - 9 PM.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held on the first Monday of each month from 8 to 9 PM.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (The Fall 2026 daily Mass presider schedule names priests of the on-campus Jesuit Community (e.g., Brown, Spahn, Rossi, Roach, Conley), whose principal apostolic commitment is the university; counted as a resident priest community serving students.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Liturgy & Mass | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/worship/catholic-liturgy-mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mondays | Brown/Rickle | Tuesdays | Spahn/Rossi | Wednesdays | Roach/Conley | Thursdays | Borges/Nguyen | Fridays | McGowan/Pesci |”
      The Fall 2026 daily Mass presider schedule assigns priests to each weekday.
    2. Loyola's Jesuit Community | Mission Integration | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/mission-integration/jesuit-education/jesuit-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The principal apostolic commitments of the community are to Loyola University Maryland and its mission as a Catholic and Jesuit university”
      A Jesuit community whose principal commitment is the university lives on campus.
      “Rev. Steven Spahn, S.J. Assistant Vice President for Mission and Assistant Teaching Professor of Theology”
      Priests named on the presider schedule (e.g., Spahn) are members of the Loyola Jesuit Community; Fr. Spahn also serves as Assistant Vice President for Mission.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacred Spaces for Worship & Prayer | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/worship/sacred-spaces-worship-prayer.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Loyola has a variety of sacred spaces on campus, where students, faculty, and staff can go for worship, prayer, and meditation.”
      Campus chapels, including Alumni Memorial Chapel, are available for prayer.
    2. Faith and Spiritual Life | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/life-at-loyola/faith-spiritual-life.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “From daily Mass in Alumni Memorial Chapel to liturgical events and retreats, students are challenged to seek God in all things.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated in Alumni Memorial Chapel on campus.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (19 weekly times documented: 13 Mass, 5 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

72 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (TH 201 plus either an upper-level theology course (TH 202-299) or a theology ethics course (TH 300-319), depending on the path chosen for core items 14-15. Honors students complete the core through the Honors Program.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Curriculum | Academic Advising and Support Center | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/academic-advising/students/first-year/core-curriculum.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “All students must complete PL 201 Foundations of Philosophy. 13. TH 201 All students must complete TH 201 Intro to Christian Theology. 14. Upper Level TH or PL One course from PL 202- PL 299 OR One course from TH 202-299”
      All students take PL 201 and TH 201, then one upper-level course in either theology or philosophy.
      “If the student completed TH 202-299 for #14: The student will take a PL Ethics course from PL 300-319. If the student completed PL 202-299 for #14: The student will take a TH Ethics course from TH 300-319.”
      The ethics course is taken in whichever discipline (theology or philosophy) was not chosen for the upper-level course, so every student takes two theology and two philosophy courses.
    2. Core Requirement | Department of Theology | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/academics/theology/undergraduate/core-requirement.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “As part of Loyola's core curriculum, all students must take two theology courses, beginning with TH 201 Introduction to Christian Theology.”
      All students take two theology courses, starting with TH 201 Introduction to Christian Theology.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Catholic-focused courses such as TH 308 Ethics: Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching are among the options.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Requirement | Department of Theology | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/academics/theology/undergraduate/core-requirement.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “As part of Loyola's core curriculum, all students must take two theology courses, beginning with TH 201 Introduction to Christian Theology.”
      All students take two theology courses, starting with TH 201 Introduction to Christian Theology.
    2. Upcoming Courses | Department of Theology | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/academics/theology/undergraduate/sample-course-descriptions.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “TH 308 Ethics: Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching - Dr. Becky Walker”
      A theology ethics course on immigration and Catholic social teaching is offered.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (PL 201 Foundations of Philosophy plus either an upper-level philosophy course (PL 202-299) or a philosophy ethics course (PL 300-319).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Academic Advising and Support Center | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/academic-advising/students/first-year/core-curriculum.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “All students must complete PL 201 Foundations of Philosophy. 13. TH 201 All students must complete TH 201 Intro to Christian Theology. 14. Upper Level TH or PL One course from PL 202- PL 299 OR One course from TH 202-299”
      All students take PL 201 and TH 201, then one upper-level course in either theology or philosophy.
      “If the student completed TH 202-299 for #14: The student will take a PL Ethics course from PL 300-319. If the student completed PL 202-299 for #14: The student will take a TH Ethics course from TH 300-319.”
      The ethics course is taken in whichever discipline (theology or philosophy) was not chosen for the upper-level course, so every student takes two theology and two philosophy courses.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Programs in Theology | Department of Theology | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/academics/theology/undergraduate · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Many students combine a theology major or minor with another field of study.”
      A theology major and minor are offered.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

89 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (4 professional staff serving Catholic ministry: Director, Associate Director for Liturgy and Music, Assistant Director, Assistant Director for Faith Formation. Not counted: the Program Assistant and the Assistant Director of Ecumenical and Interfaith Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Team | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/about/team · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Emily is excited to served as the Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola.”
      Emily Kane is Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Laura McCormack Associate Director for Liturgy and Music”
      Laura McCormack is Associate Director for Liturgy and Music.
      “Yulianna is excited to serve as the Assistant Director in Campus Ministry.”
      Yulianna Otero Asmar is an Assistant Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Eli is excited to serve the as Assistant Director for Faith Formation, overseeing OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults), retreats, and other aspects of Christian life on campus.”
      Eli Taylor is Assistant Director for Faith Formation, overseeing OCIA and retreats.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Kairos, First-Year Ignite, weekend and five-day Silent Retreats, Women's Retreat, Chapel Choir Retreat, plus interfaith and other retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Kairos, adapted from Greek to mean "God’s Time," is a Christian retreat program”
      Campus Ministry offers the Kairos retreat.
      “We offer weekend retreats in the Fall and Spring semesters, as well as a Five-Day Silent Retreat in the Spring.”
      Silent retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises are offered as weekend retreats each semester and a five-day retreat in the spring.
      “The First-Year Ignite retreat is a chance to build friendships with fellow first-year students”
      Campus Ministry offers the First-Year Ignite retreat.
      “Women's Retreat is an opportunity to connect with other women across campus”
      Campus Ministry offers a Women's Retreat.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Catholic Hounds, Cura small faith-sharing groups, Fiat Catholic Women's Group, Knights of Columbus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Building Community | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/building-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Every Monday at 8pm in Cohn Hall, meet other students to hear talks and testimonies, break down complex topics together, and pray in community.”
      Catholic Hounds meets Mondays at 8 PM in Cohn Hall.
      “Find a community to lean on and grow with in Cura small groups! Every week, meet with the same group of your peers to spend time reflecting and sharing together.”
      Campus Ministry runs weekly Cura small groups.
    2. List of Groups | The Bridge, Loyola University Marylandbridge.loyola.edu/club_signup?view=all& · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fiat is a community of Catholic women committed to spiritual growth, empowered leadership, and sisterhood.”
      Fiat Catholic Women's Group is a student organization.
      “Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization with the motto”
      A Knights of Columbus group is listed in the student organization directory.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Mission Integration | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/mission-integration · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The office is led by the assistant to the president for mission integration, Fr. Timothy Brown, S.J.”
      An Office of Mission Integration is led by a Jesuit priest who is assistant to the president.
      “develops programs to promote the Catholic and Jesuit nature of the University;”
      The mission office's scope covers the university's Catholic and Jesuit identity.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Service and Social Justice | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/life-at-loyola/service-social-justice.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Loyola’s Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) engages students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Loyola community in education through service for a just and equitable world.”
      The Center for Community, Service, and Justice is the university's service center.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service-Learning and Community-Engaged Teaching | Center for Community, Service, and Justice | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/ccsj/get-involved/community-engagement/service-learning · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Service-learning integrates community service with academic coursework.”
      Service-learning courses are offered.
    2. Service and Social Justice | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/life-at-loyola/service-social-justice.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “In fact, 791 students across 13 departments participated in community-engaged learning”
      Community-engaged learning courses are offered across departments.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (TH 308 Ethics: Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching is an elective option. Catholic Studies minor.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Upcoming Courses | Department of Theology | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/academics/theology/undergraduate/sample-course-descriptions.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “TH 308 Ethics: Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching - Dr. Becky Walker”
      A theology ethics course on immigration and Catholic social teaching is offered.
    2. Catholic Studies Program | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/academics/catholic-studies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The mission of the Catholic Studies Program is to foster engagement with Roman Catholic intellectual life in all its depth and breadth”
      A Catholic Studies Program offers a minor and programming on Catholic intellectual life.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (Pregnancy and parenting modifications through the Office of Title IX and Bias Compliance.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pregnancy, Parenting, & Lactation | Office of Title IX and Bias Compliance | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/title-ix-bias/title-ix/pregnancy-parenting-lactation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Loyola University Maryland and its faculty, staff, and other employees shall not require a student to limit their studies or activities due to pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions.”
      The Title IX office provides support and modifications for pregnant and parenting students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Local, domestic, and international immersions (CCSJ and Campus Ministry), Kino Border Initiative Immersion, Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Justice | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/justice · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Kino Border Initiative Immersion offers participants the opportunity to spend time with migrants and learn about their stories”
      Campus Ministry offers a Kino Border Initiative immersion focused on migration.
      “The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) is a conference, hosted by the Ignatian Solidarity Network”
      Campus Ministry brings students to the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.
    2. Immersions | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/join-us/immersions · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “One part of the immersion experience offers Loyola community members an opportunity to spend academic breaks (winter, spring, summer) immersed in a community (locally, domestically, and internationally).”
      Break-time immersion programs are offered locally, domestically, and internationally, sponsored by CCSJ and Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission, Vision, and History | Center for Community, Service, and Justice | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/ccsj/about/mission.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “We are inspired and informed by Loyola’s Jesuit Catholic educational mission and identity for human and ecological flourishing.”
      The service center frames its work in the university's Jesuit Catholic mission.
    2. Justice | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/justice · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Guided by Catholic Social Teaching, this purpose finds expression in Campus Ministry’s commitment to fostering and promoting a more just community.”
      Campus Ministry's justice programs are framed by Catholic social teaching.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday at 12:10 PM, with further weekday Masses in the Jesuit residence chapel and two Sunday Masses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Liturgy & Mass | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/worship/catholic-liturgy-mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Monday - Friday | 12:1O PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 11:45AM-12:00PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
      Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:10 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel, with confession from 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM.
      “Tuesday - Friday | 5:15 PM | Ignatius House Chapel | Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel | Saturday | 11:30 AM | Ignatius House Chapel | Sunday | 11:00 AM 5:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
      Additional Masses: Tuesday-Friday 5:15 PM and Saturday 11:30 AM in Ignatius House Chapel, Wednesday 8:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
  • Confession is scheduled every weekday from 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Liturgy & Mass | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/worship/catholic-liturgy-mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Monday - Friday | 12:1O PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 11:45AM-12:00PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
      Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:10 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel, with confession from 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM.
  • Every student takes two theology courses and two philosophy courses in the core curriculum.
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Curriculum | Academic Advising and Support Center | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/academic-advising/students/first-year/core-curriculum.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “All students must complete PL 201 Foundations of Philosophy. 13. TH 201 All students must complete TH 201 Intro to Christian Theology. 14. Upper Level TH or PL One course from PL 202- PL 299 OR One course from TH 202-299”
      All students take PL 201 and TH 201, then one upper-level course in either theology or philosophy.
      “If the student completed TH 202-299 for #14: The student will take a PL Ethics course from PL 300-319. If the student completed PL 202-299 for #14: The student will take a TH Ethics course from TH 300-319.”
      The ethics course is taken in whichever discipline (theology or philosophy) was not chosen for the upper-level course, so every student takes two theology and two philosophy courses.
    2. Core Requirement | Department of Theology | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/academics/theology/undergraduate/core-requirement.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “As part of Loyola's core curriculum, all students must take two theology courses, beginning with TH 201 Introduction to Christian Theology.”
      All students take two theology courses, starting with TH 201 Introduction to Christian Theology.
  • An Office of Mission Integration led by a Jesuit priest promotes the Catholic and Jesuit nature of the university, and CCSJ and Campus Ministry sponsor immersion programs.
    Sources (2)
    1. Office of Mission Integration | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/mission-integration · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The office is led by the assistant to the president for mission integration, Fr. Timothy Brown, S.J.”
      An Office of Mission Integration is led by a Jesuit priest who is assistant to the president.
      “develops programs to promote the Catholic and Jesuit nature of the University;”
      The mission office's scope covers the university's Catholic and Jesuit identity.
    2. Immersions | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/join-us/immersions · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “One part of the immersion experience offers Loyola community members an opportunity to spend academic breaks (winter, spring, summer) immersed in a community (locally, domestically, and internationally).”
      Break-time immersion programs are offered locally, domestically, and internationally, sponsored by CCSJ and Campus Ministry.

Concerns

  • The required introductory theology course is TH 201 Introduction to Christian Theology. Catholic-specific courses such as TH 308 (Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching) are electives within the core options.
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Requirement | Department of Theology | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/academics/theology/undergraduate/core-requirement.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “As part of Loyola's core curriculum, all students must take two theology courses, beginning with TH 201 Introduction to Christian Theology.”
      All students take two theology courses, starting with TH 201 Introduction to Christian Theology.
    2. Upcoming Courses | Department of Theology | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/academics/theology/undergraduate/sample-course-descriptions.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “TH 308 Ethics: Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching - Dr. Becky Walker”
      A theology ethics course on immigration and Catholic social teaching is offered.
  • Eucharistic adoration is scheduled once a month (first Mondays, 8-9 PM).
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Liturgy & Mass | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/worship/catholic-liturgy-mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “On the first Mondays of every month, the Eucharist, the body of Christ, will be exposed from 8 - 9 PM.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held on the first Monday of each month from 8 to 9 PM.
  • Priests who celebrate the daily Masses are listed through the Jesuit Community.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Liturgy & Mass | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/worship/catholic-liturgy-mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mondays | Brown/Rickle | Tuesdays | Spahn/Rossi | Wednesdays | Roach/Conley | Thursdays | Borges/Nguyen | Fridays | McGowan/Pesci |”
      The Fall 2026 daily Mass presider schedule assigns priests to each weekday.
    2. Our Team | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/about/team · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Emily is excited to served as the Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola.”
      Emily Kane is Director of Campus Ministry.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry (Cohn Hall) and Alumni Memorial Chapel

  • Address: 4501 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, common space

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Catholic clubs and student life

17 groups and regular activities · 10 on campus, 7 off campus

Other 1

  • Ignatian Family Teach-In for JusticeOff campus
    Annual conference of Jesuit-affiliated institutions on faith and justice.

Retreats 4

  • Kairos RetreatOff campus
    Weekend Christian retreat on faith, identity, and relationships.
  • Silent Retreats (weekend and five-day)Off campus
    Weekends in fall and spring; five-day retreat in spring
    Retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius with spiritual direction, daily Mass, and opportunity for confession.
  • First-Year Ignite (FYI) RetreatOff campus
    Retreat for first-year students at the university's retreat center in the Appalachian Mountains.
  • Women's RetreatOff campus
    Weekend retreat for women students.

Service 2

  • Kino Border Initiative ImmersionOff campus
    Immersion at the U.S.-Mexico border meeting migrants and learning about immigration.
  • ImmersionsOff campus
    Winter, spring, and summer breaks
    Local, domestic, and international immersion trips sponsored by CCSJ and Campus Ministry.

Faith formation 2

  • Catholic HoundsOn campus
    Mondays 8 PM, Cohn Hall
    Weekly gathering for talks, testimonies, discussion, and prayer about the Catholic faith.
  • OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)On campus
    Weekly, October through spring
    Year-long program for students preparing for Baptism, Confirmation, or First Communion, or exploring the Catholic faith.

Clubs and groups 3

  • Cura small groupsOn campus
    Weekly
    Peer small groups for weekly reflection and sharing, organized by Campus Ministry.
  • Fiat Catholic Women's GroupOn campus
    Student organization of Catholic women focused on spiritual growth, leadership, and sisterhood.
  • Knights of ColumbusOn campus
    Student Knights of Columbus group offering service, prayer, and social events.

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Loyola Chapel ChoirOn campus
    Rehearsals Thursdays 6:30 PM; sings at Sunday 5 PM Mass
    Student choir that leads music at the Sunday evening Mass and the annual Lessons and Carols.
  • Liturgical ministriesOn campus
    Students serve as ministers of hospitality, lectors, Communion ministers, and musicians, with formation sessions each semester.
  • Mass of the Holy SpiritOn campus
    Start of the academic year
    Annual university Mass opening the school year.

Social life 2

  • Cohn Hall CafeOn campus
    Wednesdays 9:30-11 AM
    Coffee, tea, and pastries in the Campus Ministry common space with Campus Ministry and CCSJ staff.
  • Catholic Studies Family Masses and DinnersOn campus
    Masses and dinners sponsored by the Catholic Studies Program, along with lectures and a film series.

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Campus ministry

Sources (7)
  1. Catholic Liturgy & Mass | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/worship/catholic-liturgy-mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Monday - Friday | 12:1O PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 11:45AM-12:00PM | Alumni Memorial Chapel |”
    Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:10 PM in Alumni Memorial Chapel, with confession from 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM.
  2. Our Team | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/about/team · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Emily is excited to served as the Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola.”
    Emily Kane is Director of Campus Ministry.
    “410-617-2894 eekane@loyola.edu Cohn Hall 100N”
    The Director's office is in Cohn Hall, where Campus Ministry is located.
  3. Loyola's Jesuit Community | Mission Integration | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/mission-integration/jesuit-education/jesuit-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The principal apostolic commitments of the community are to Loyola University Maryland and its mission as a Catholic and Jesuit university”
    A Jesuit community whose principal commitment is the university lives on campus.
  4. List of Groups | The Bridge, Loyola University Marylandbridge.loyola.edu/club_signup?view=all& · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization with the motto”
    A Knights of Columbus group is listed in the student organization directory.
  5. Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “4501 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21210”
    The university's street address, published on the Campus Ministry page.
  6. Sacred Spaces for Worship & Prayer | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/worship/sacred-spaces-worship-prayer.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Loyola has a variety of sacred spaces on campus, where students, faculty, and staff can go for worship, prayer, and meditation.”
    Campus chapels, including Alumni Memorial Chapel, are available for prayer.
  7. Building Community | Campus Ministry | Loyola University Marylandloyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/building-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Come our office's Common Space on Wednesdays from 9:30-11am for coffee, tea pastries and a chance to build community”
    Cohn Hall Cafe is held in the Campus Ministry common space on Wednesday mornings.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
85 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.87%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,290 · ACT 30
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,478

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
3,987
Total students5,107
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$30,574
Cost of attendance (per year)$74,055
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
79%
First-year retention87%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$82,652
Admission rate75%
Students receiving Pell grants20%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1290
SAT reading & writing620–690
SAT math580–680
ACT composite28–32
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 56 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Baltimore

The Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

Source: archbalt.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 163046
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Loyola University Maryland a Catholic college?
Yes. Loyola University Maryland is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is Loyola University Maryland’s Compass Score?
82 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Loyola University Maryland?
Mass is listed at Alumni Memorial Chapel and Ignatius House Chapel (Jesuit Residence). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Loyola University Maryland Compass Recommended?
Yes. Loyola University Maryland meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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