Loyola Marymount Admission Requirements
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Loyola Marymount Admission Overview
Loyola Marymount admission requirements are competitive. Last year Loyola Marymount admitted 45.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.92 GPA (A) and SAT 1260-1430 / ACT 28-32. Loyola Marymount is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Loyola Marymount is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Loyola Marymount Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Loyola Marymount University
Acceptance Rate
The Loyola Marymount acceptance rate is 45.1%. Last year, 10,409 of 23,089 applicants were admitted. That is the 28th lowest acceptance rate in California.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Loyola Marymount and can you get accepted?
Loyola Marymount is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Loyola Marymount University typically attracts "A" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.92. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Loyola Marymount GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.92Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
AAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.92
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Loyola Marymount typically have around a 3.92 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Loyola Marymount is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
43% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #10 in California for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Loyola Marymount Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Loyola Marymount University is test-optional for first-year admission. You may submit SAT or ACT scores if they support your application, or you may apply without them. Students who send scores may self-report them for the admission decision and are asked to provide official reports if they enroll. Applicants who omit scores are not disadvantaged and remain eligible for every major and program, including the Honors Program, and for merit scholarships.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admission.lmu.edu/learnmore/prospectivestudents/frequentlyaskedquestions/
Loyola Marymount SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1260-1430Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
18%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 640
- Math 620
- Composite 1260
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 720
- Math 710
- Composite 1430
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Loyola Marymount typically score around a 1350 SAT (middle 50% 1260–1430) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 92nd percentile nationally. Loyola Marymount ranks #18 in the state of California and #140 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1260 to 1430
SAT policy
Loyola Marymount is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1350 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Loyola Marymount ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
28-32Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
8%25th Percentile Scores
- English 29
- Math 25
- Composite 28
75th Percentile Scores
- English 34
- Math 30
- Composite 32
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Loyola Marymount typically have around a 30 ACT (mid-50 28–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 93rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Loyola Marymount places #15 among colleges in California and #123 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 28 to 32
ACT policy
You may apply to Loyola Marymount without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 30.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
71% of Loyola Marymount University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 33% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Loyola Marymount University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 15, 2027Days left to Apply
137Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Loyola Marymount University is $75.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Loyola Marymount is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 45.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.92 GPA (about an A average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1260-1430); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=117946.
GPA calculator: Loyola Marymount University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026