Loyola University Maryland Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Loyola University Maryland Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Loyola University Maryland to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Loyola University Maryland's admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Loyola University Maryland's acceptance rate is 75.49% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 10,797 students applied and 8,151 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Loyola University Maryland.

To apply to Loyola University Maryland, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Loyola University Maryland's acceptance rate places 13rd out of 28 Maryland colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1270 and the ACT score is 30 at Loyola University Maryland. Loyola University Maryland's SAT score ranks 6th out of 17 Maryland colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Loyola University Maryland's yield rate is 11.59%, which is significantly lower by 12.08 percentage points (approximately 51.0% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Loyola University Maryland at Maryland colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, the acceptance rate of Loyola University Maryland is 75.49% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.59%. 4,248 men and 6,422 women applied to Loyola University Maryland and 3,184 men and 4,880 women students were accepted.

127 applicants who has another gender applied and 87 were accepted.

Among them, 416 men and 512 women were enrolled in Loyola University Maryland. You can explore the Loyola University Maryland's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Loyola University Maryland
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	10,797	4,248	6,422	127	0
Admitted	8,151	3,184	4,880	87	0
Enrolled	945	416	512	17	0
Acceptance Rate	75.49%	74.95%	75.99%	68.50%	-
Yield	11.59%	13.07%	10.49%	19.54%	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Loyola University Maryland 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 130 students (14% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 29 students (3% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Loyola University Maryland.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,270, including 650 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 620 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 690 and the 25th percentile is 620. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 680 and the 25th percentile is 580.

The median ACT composite score is 30, with a 75th percentile score of 32 and a 25th percentile score of 28 at Loyola University Maryland. The median ACT Math score is 27 and the median ACT English score is 30.

How competitive is Loyola University Maryland's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Loyola University Maryland are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,173, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Loyola University Maryland
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,200	1,270	1,370
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	620	650	690
SAT Math	580	620	680
ACT Composite	28	30	32
ACT Math	25	27	29
ACT English	27	30	34

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Loyola University Maryland 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Loyola University Maryland. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Loyola University Maryland.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Loyola University Maryland Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Loyola University Maryland:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.loyola.edu/admission
Online Application: https://www.loyola.edu/admission
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Loyola University Maryland?

Loyola University Maryland is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 75.49%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Loyola University Maryland?

Loyola University Maryland recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Loyola University Maryland is 1,270, and the average ACT score is 30. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Loyola University Maryland require essays or personal statements?

Yes, Loyola University Maryland requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for Loyola University Maryland admission?

Yes, Loyola University Maryland requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

Loyola University Maryland does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Loyola University Maryland requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Loyola University Maryland requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Loyola University Maryland?

The institutional SAT code for Loyola University Maryland is 5370.