Get Jeff Selingo's buyers and sellers list here

Home
›
Colleges
›
Loyola University Maryland
›
Admissions

Loyola University Maryland
Admissions

Interested in attending Loyola University Maryland?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Loyola University Maryland, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

70
%
Acceptance rate
3.69
Average High School GPA
1304
SAT Midpoint
January 15
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Loyola University Maryland?

70%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Loyola Maryland accepted 70% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 11,845 people applied and 8,278 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
5105 / 7450 (69%)
Men
3170 / 4395 (72%)

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 3 years at Loyola University Maryland:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at Loyola University Maryland, making their yield rate Low. 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 University Maryland by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Loyola Maryland considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • 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 University Maryland?

3.69
Average High School GPA
1304
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Loyola University Maryland as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.69. 22% of freshmen who attended Loyola Maryland were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 57% 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
4.00
34%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
7%
2.50-2.99
4%
2.00-2.49
1%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

14%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
600
Math Mean
634
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
640
Verbal Mean
670
75th Percentile
710
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1250
Composite Mean
1304
75th Percentile
1370

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Loyola University Maryland. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 15
Regular admission deadline

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 Maryland's Early Decision acceptance rate is 39%, compared to 70% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Loyola University Maryland, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 15
Applications Due
December 31
Notification Date
39%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
Mistakes were made
(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ® relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2026 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service