Loyola Marymount University
Admissions
Interested in attending Loyola Marymount University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Loyola Marymount University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Loyola Marymount University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Loyola Marymount accepted 41% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 23,361 people applied and 9,413 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Loyola Marymount University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Loyola Marymount University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Loyola Marymount University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Loyola Marymount considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Loyola Marymount University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Loyola Marymount University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.88. 39% of freshmen who attended Loyola Marymount were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 72% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Loyola Marymount is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Loyola Marymount University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Loyola Marymount's Early Decision acceptance rate is 62%, compared to 41% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Loyola Marymount University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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