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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.

76
%
Acceptance rate
3.69
Average High School GPA
1267
SAT Midpoint
January 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Loyola University Maryland?

76%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Loyola Maryland accepted 76% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 9,944 people applied and 7,689 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4570 / 5988 (76%)
Men
3031 / 3956 (77%)

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
2022
2023
2024

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

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% 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

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • 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
1267
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Loyola University Maryland as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.69. 32% of freshmen who attended Loyola Maryland were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 65% 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
33%
3.75-3.99
23%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
6%
2.50-2.99
5%
2.00-2.49
1%

Loyola Maryland is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

18%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
570
Math Mean
619
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
610
Verbal Mean
648
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1200
Composite Mean
1267
75th Percentile
1340

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
March 15
Application notification

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.

November 15
Applications Due
December 31
Notification Date

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