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What's it like at Loyola University Maryland?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Loyola Maryland. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Sunny
211-225 days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting
41°
Average winter temp
78°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D1

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Loyola University Maryland:

100°
86.7
73.3
60.0
46.7
33.3
20.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Sunny
Here comes the sun.
211-225 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Moderate
A couple of snowball fights.
6-20 inches of snow / year

Geography

Loyola University Maryland is in an urban setting with high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest national park
Fort Hunt tl Pk (49 mi)
Distance to coast
Atlantic (10 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Loyola University Maryland.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

Maryland elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Maryland's gun laws are:

Institutional
The government leaves decision mostly to schools

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Loyola University Maryland about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Loyola University Maryland is affiliated with:

Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
Catholic

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Loyola University Maryland? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Baking Club
  2. 2. Hound Hangout (formerly Club PALS)
  3. 3. Climbing Club
  4. 4. Boxing Club
  5. 5. American Sign Language Club
  1. 1. Fall Activities Fair
  2. 2. Loyolapalooza

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