Loyola University Maryland
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Loyola University Maryland is a private, Jesuit liberal arts university in Baltimore renowned for its commitment to *cura personalis*—care for the whole person—and its academically rigorous, values-driven education. The university is particularly distinguished by the highly ranked Sellinger School of Business and Management, alongside top-tier programs in engineering, communication, and psychology. Students enjoy a vibrant, close-knit community on the scenic, wooded Evergreen campus, which is characterized by a strong dedication to community service and a spirited Division I athletics culture, most notably represented by its championship-caliber lacrosse teams. What truly sets Loyola apart is its distinctive Messina program, a signature first-year living-learning experience that helps incoming students transition to college life through interdisciplinary seminars, dedicated mentorship, and themed residential housing.
Wikipedia:Loyola University Maryland is a private Jesuit university in Baltimore, Maryland. Established as Loyola College in Maryland by John Early and eight other members of the Society of Jesus in 1852, it is the ninth-oldest Jesuit college in the United States and the first college in the United States to bear the name of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus.
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Loyola University Maryland accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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