Loyola University Maryland

What Loyola University Maryland does

Loyola University Maryland is a private, nonprofit Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1852 in Baltimore, Maryland, with a 4501 N. Charles Street campus and 1,001-5,000 employees. It operates three core academic units: the Sellinger School of Business (offering MBA pathways, Master of Accounting, Applied AI Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Forensic Accounting BBA, and Construction Management BS), the School of Education (teacher certification, special education, literacy, and educational leadership), and traditional arts and sciences undergraduate and graduate programs. The university runs the ASPIRE continuing education platform (aspire.loyola.edu) which distributes online IT bootcamps in partnership with QuickStart and professional certificates through MindEdge and Ed2Go, spanning cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing, project management, AI, and leadership. Research outputs include AI-powered skincare analysis software and the CHEERIOO employee recognition app, both funded by TEDCO's Baltimore Innovation Initiative.

The university's revenue model rests on three streams: recurring tuition from undergraduate and graduate degree programs; one-time fees for ASPIRE continuing education courses (priced $99-$4,395); and philanthropic grants and donations (including a $12M Bloomfield Hall gift, a $1.5M Maryland Department of Commerce grant, and a $50K CareFirst health equity grant). Go-to-market is hybrid: traditional on-campus admissions for full-degree students, direct sales through Baltimore-area institutional partnerships (notably Baltimore City Public Schools), and self-serve online enrollment for ASPIRE learners globally. Marketing spans organic social, email (Loyola Today newsletter), campus events, and earned media through press coverage of grants and rankings.

Outcomes and brand metrics are strong: 99% of the Class of 2025 was employed or in continuing education within six months; alumni rank top 7% nationally for mid-career salary; and the university was ranked No. 19 in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse "Best Colleges" list. Community programs include the VITA tax preparation service (3,762 returns totaling $6.246M in refunds since 2019) and expungement clinics in partnership with Maryland Legal Aid. No revenue figures, M&A activity, or external equity ownership are disclosed.

Name

Loyola University Maryland

Legal name

Loyola University Maryland

Website

https://loyola.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Loyola University Maryland is a 173-year-old private Jesuit Catholic university in Baltimore offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs (including an Applied AI certificate) through its Sellinger School of Business, School of Education, and the ASPIRE online platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate degrees
• Graduate programs
• Continuing education
• Professional certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition: Traditional degree programs with tuition-based revenue from undergraduate and graduate students
2. Continuing Education (ASPIRE): Online IT bootcamps and professional development courses offered through ASPIRE program
3. Grants and Donations: Received grants including $50,000 from CareFirst for health equity, $1.5M grant for professorship, and $12M gift for Bloomfield Hall

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Loyola University Maryland is a private Jesuit Catholic university that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts, sciences, business, and education at its Baltimore campus. It also operates the ASPIRE continuing education platform, which provides online IT bootcamps (cybersecurity, data analytics, network engineering, AI software engineering, IT support), professional certificates, and individual courses in partnership with QuickStart, MindEdge, and Ed2Go.

Product overview

Loyola University Maryland operates primarily as an educational institution with its ASPIRE continuing education platform offering professional certificates and technology bootcamps. The academic portfolio includes the Sellinger School of Business programs (MBA pathways, Applied AI Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Forensic Accounting BBA, Construction Management BS), School of Education programs, and various certificate programs in cybersecurity, project management, data analytics, digital marketing, and leadership. ASPIRE provides technology bootcamps in partnership with QuickStart (cybersecurity, data analytics, network engineering, AI software engineering, IT support) and content partnerships with MindEdge and Ed2Go. Research initiatives include AI-powered skincare analysis software and the CHEERIOO employee recognition app funded by TEDCO grants. Community programs include the VITA tax preparation service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Greyhounds Athletics: The athletic teams of Loyola University Maryland, competing in NCAA Division I as members of the Patriot League.
• Sellinger School of Business
• School of Education
• ASPIRE

Products and services

• ASPIRE Continuing Education Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of graduates employed or in graduate school within 6 months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baltimore City Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Multi-year partnership where Loyola's School of Education provides professional development and training programs for teachers, staff, and administrators. Partnership addresses critical staffing shortages in initial teacher certification, special education, literacy, and educational leadership.
• QuickStartcoreTechnology or Integration · 24 February 2026QuickStart partnered with Loyola's ASPIRE program to launch fully online, career-focused technology bootcamps covering cybersecurity, data analytics, network engineering, AI software engineering, and IT support. Programs combine flexible online coursework with mentorship and career coaching.
• Maryland Legal AidminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025Co-hosting free expungement clinic to assist individuals in clearing criminal records.
• Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Campaign of MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership with nonprofit CASH Campaign of Maryland for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Student volunteers have prepared over 3,762 tax returns generating $6.246 million in refunds for low- to moderate-income Baltimore residents since 2019.
• MindEdgecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted learning partner offering professional development courses through ASPIRE platform including leadership, project management, cybersecurity, digital marketing, human resources, and business communications certificates and individual courses.
• Ed2GocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted learning partner offering career training programs through ASPIRE platform including IT certifications, healthcare programs, fitness certifications, and vocational training courses.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Georgetown University: Jesuit research university in the Mid-Atlantic with strong undergraduate outcomes, professional schools, and continuing education programs — the closest analog in mission, geography, and program mix.
• Villanova University: Augustinian (Catholic) university with comparable profile: residential liberal arts undergraduate core, professional graduate schools, and emphasis on career outcomes — direct peer on size and program structure.
• Marquette University: Jesuit university with similarly structured undergraduate, business, and continuing education offerings, serving as a direct Jesuit peer in terms of mission, size, and program mix.
• Boston College: Large Jesuit university with comparable portfolio of undergraduate liberal arts, MBA, and education programs and a strong outcomes reputation, providing a national benchmark for a peer Jesuit institution.
• Fordham University: Jesuit university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs with similar emphasis on liberal arts, business, and education schools in a comparable Northeast urban setting.
• Loyola University Chicago: Same Jesuit network, urban setting, comparable undergraduate and graduate program breadth (business, education, sciences) and similar scale — the closest name-brand peer to Loyola Maryland.

Regional players

• Towson University: Public university in greater Baltimore with overlapping undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, and applied fields; primary regional competitor for in-state students.
• Mount St. Mary's University: Maryland-based private Catholic university with overlapping undergraduate liberal arts and graduate offerings; competes for the same Mid-Atlantic Catholic-student pool.
• Notre Dame of Maryland University: Baltimore-based private university with comparable education and professional graduate programs; competes for similar graduate and continuing-education learners.

Emerging players

• Western Governors University: Online, competency-based nonprofit university with large IT, cybersecurity, and business certificate/degree offerings that competes directly with ASPIRE bootcamps for adult learners nationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/loyolamaryland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/loyolamaryland
• Facebookfacebook.com/loyolamaryland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loyola-university-maryland-18552
• Instagraminstagram.com/loyolamaryland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments2 records

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