Loyola University Maryland has recently earned high rankings from PLEXUSS, a global ranking for prospective students. The 2021 rankings include naming Loyola No. 1 among “Top Faith-Based Colleges” in the state of Maryland.

Loyola was also recognized for the education and programs it offers across its three schools, including in these areas:

Sellinger School of Business

• No. 1 “Best Accounting Schools”
• No. 3 “Best Finance Schools”
• No. 3 “Best Business Schools”
• No. 3 “Best Business Management Schools”

Loyola College of Arts & Sciences

• No. 1 “Best Creative Writing Schools”
• No. 3 “Best Humanities Schools”
• No. 4 “Best Political Science Schools”
• No. 5 “Best History Schools”
• No. 5 “Best Engineering Schools”
• No. 5 “Best English Schools”

School of Education

• No. 3 “Best Education Management Schools” (Graduate)

The relatively new ranking is based on student demand, feedback, and preferences. The methodology also incorporates feedback from education partners, data scientists, employers, parents, and high school counselors.

Graduation rates, admissions yield, program popularity, and student retention rate were key factors in determining the rankings. PLEXUSS also examined subject-specific rankings from reputable ranking sources such as U.S. News & World Report, Times Higher Education, among others.

Loyola received additional state and national rankings from PLEXUSS. View the full list online.