Loyola University Maryland Admission Requirements
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Loyola University Maryland Admission Overview
Loyola University Maryland admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Loyola University Maryland admitted 75.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.65 GPA (A-) and SAT 1200-1370 / ACT 28-32. Loyola University Maryland 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 University Maryland is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Loyola University Maryland 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.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Loyola University Maryland
Acceptance Rate
The Loyola University Maryland acceptance rate is 75.5%. Last year, 8,151 of 10,797 applicants were admitted. That is the 14th lowest acceptance rate in Maryland.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Loyola University Maryland and can you get accepted?
Loyola University Maryland is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Loyola University Maryland typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.65. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Loyola University Maryland GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.65Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.65
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Loyola University Maryland typically have around a 3.65 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Loyola University Maryland is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
26% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #10 in Maryland for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 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 University Maryland SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1200-1370Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
14%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 620
- Math 580
- Composite 1200
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 690
- Math 680
- Composite 1370
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Loyola University Maryland typically score around a 1290 SAT (middle 50% 1200–1370) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 87th percentile nationally. Loyola University Maryland ranks #6 in the state of Maryland and #218 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1200 to 1370
SAT policy
Loyola University Maryland 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 1290 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 University Maryland 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.
3%25th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 25
- Composite 28
75th Percentile Scores
- English 34
- Math 29
- Composite 32
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Loyola University Maryland 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 University Maryland places #3 among colleges in Maryland and #136 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 28 to 32
ACT policy
You may apply to Loyola University Maryland 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
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 University Maryland and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, 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 University Maryland is $60.
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 University Maryland is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.65 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1200-1370); 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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GPA calculator: Loyola University Maryland GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026