About the school

Established in 1980, Loyola University Maryland's Sellinger School of Business and Management is ranked nationally among the top 3% schools for best business schools by Salary Potential Payscale.com. The school is also recognised as one of the top business schools (2021) by the Princeton Review.

The Sellinger School of Business is guided by the philosophy that proper education transforms the body, mind, and soul. Thus, its academic programmes seek to combine knowledge and train students for leadership roles through personal development by remaining firmly committed to ethics and service values.

Some notable alumni of Loyola Maryland University include Jon Borris (senior vice president, Columbia Records), George McManus III (founder, J.J. McDonnell), and Nancy Noppenberger (CFO, Maryland Zoo).

Baltimore City's unique blend of history, culture, and modernity allures international students. The city boasts world-class education and research opportunities. With its historic waterfront, diverse neighbourhoods, and rich arts scene, Baltimore offers a dynamic environment to immerse in while pursuing academic aspirations.

Where is the school located?

Life at the Sellinger School of Business and Management

You will be part of a diverse community that is welcoming, personal, and accessible for international students. With 200+ student organisations and clubs on campus, you can participate in an experience that fosters personality development and professional growth.

The University’s on-campus housing offers residence halls with shared rooms and bathrooms with amenities such as a laundry room, lobby with computer lab, in-hall chapel, desk assistant, and shared lounges. The campus also offers furnished traditional-style, suite-style, and apartment-style living, with 2 to 3 bedrooms, a shared study area/lounge, bathroom, dining room, and kitchen.

International students looking for off-campus housing options can find them on the off-campus housing website of the University, designed to provide an off-campus living guide, help with finding property listings, and even a roommate. You can rent furnished or unfurnished studios and apartments near the campus, with the average rental at $1,500 - $4,000 per listing provided by the University.

The campus has several meal plans and ten dining locations, including cafes and restaurants like Choolah Indian BBQ and Starbucks. They offer various delicious and healthy meals, featuring local and sustainable food sources and unique options for every diet. Loyola has also earned a NACUFS Gold Award for its Zeke’s Coffee Tres Leche Cake in Best Local Foods Recipe.

You can join a fitness class or club sport, dive in the pool, participate in an outdoor adventure excursion, and do much more with the campus recreation and wellness facilities.

Students can also use parking spaces with parking permits on campus. The campus offers a shuttle service, charters, and a motor pool for easy transportation.

Additional benefits of studying at the Sellinger School of Business and Management

The University’s residence halls have consistently ranked in the top 20 of the Princeton Review’s national list for Best College Dorms for over a decade, including their 2023 rankings of 388 Best Colleges.

With a sprawling area of 81 wooded acres, Loyola’s campus ranks No. 1 in Maryland and the top 10% for Best College Campuses in America (niche rankings).

Loyola was consecutively ranked by U.S. News & World Report in their 2023 rankings as No. 11 for Most Innovative Schools for promising technological innovations, curriculum, and more.

Admissions criteria

-International applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution.

-Graduate programmes at the University may have specific application deadlines for international applicants. Furthermore, programme departments may have additional specific admission requirements

Additional requirements for international students after completing the online application form include:

A personal statement/Statement of Purpose (SOP): Required

Letter(s) of recommendation: May be required by specific programmes

Undergraduate transcripts (translated into English): Required

Graduate admissions test result (GMAT, GRE, LSAT): May be required by specific programmes

Proof of proficiency in English (e.g., TOEFL/IELTS): Required (for international applicants who have not completed a Bachelor's or higher degree from an institution where English is the sole language of instruction)

• Minimum test scores required:

TOEFL iBT: 80 IELTS: 6.5 IELTS (Indicator): 6.5 TOEFL (Essentials): 9.0 Duolingo: 115

Resume/CV: Required

Education Credentials Assessment (ECA): Required

Proof of financial support: Required

Approximate Application fee: $60

The annual cost of attendance for international students includes tuition fees and other charges. Please refer to this website for detailed information on international graduate admissions.

Please consult the school’s necessary admissions and financial aid websites for further information and updates.

Job placements

The University provides international students with many career management resources to enhance their professional careers. These resources include career coaching, mentor programmes, career assessment services, and organising career and networking events.

These resources help them with career direction, develop a networking strategy, customise job searches and resume building, make career transitions, connect with alumni, and evaluate and negotiate job offers.

Among the career fairs hosted, the Meet the Firms Career Fair is particularly popular with business students.

Highlights:

• Full-time employment rate for graduates six months of completing the programme: 98%
• Loyola University ranks in the top 2% nationally for Return on Investment
• The University ranks among the top 6% nationally for the highest mid-career salary potential of graduates in PayScale’s 2020-21 College ROI Report