Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Loyola Marymount University is 41.31% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.94%. 8,755 men and 12,940 women applied to Loyola Marymount and 3,650 men and 5,313 women students were accepted.
Among them, 728 men and 880 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Loyola Marymount.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 21,695 | 8,755 | 12,940 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 8,963 | 3,650 | 5,313 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,608 | 728 | 880 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 41.31% | 41.69% | 41.06% | - | - |
| Yield | 17.94% | 19.95% | 16.56% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 300 students (19% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 174 students (11%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Loyola Marymount.
The median SAT score is 1,360 with 680 SAT EBRW and 680 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 720 and the 25th percentile is 650. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 740 and 25th percentile is 650 .
The median ACT composite score is 31 with 75th percentile score of 32 and 25th percentile score of 29 at Loyola Marymount. The median ACT math score is 29 and the ACT English score is 33.
The SAT and ACT scores at Loyola Marymount University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,285, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1300 | 1360 | 1460 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 650 | 680 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 680 | 740 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 31 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT English | 30 | 33 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,608 first-year students enrolled in Loyola Marymount. The proportion of full-time students is 99.94% and part-time students is 0.06%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.27% and women students is 54.73%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Loyola Marymount.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,608 | 728 | 880 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,607 | 728 | 879 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
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 reqired, but considered in admission process at Loyola Marymount. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Loyola Marymount University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| 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 application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Loyola Marymount University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Loyola Marymount.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://admission.lmu.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://admission.lmu.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |