Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Loyola University Maryland admits about 7 in 10 applicants (70%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 64% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (75% and 76%).
$60 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Where applicants live
Maryland applicants were admitted at 65%, applicants from other states at 80%, and international applicants at 27%.
All applicants in the same class: 70%
Of those admitted, 15% from Maryland enrolled, against 12% from other states and 11% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
13% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 1,770 offered a place, 623 accepted, 45 admitted (7.2% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Early decision: 39% admitted
62 of 157 early applicants; 70% of all applicants
Apply by Nov 15; decisions by Dec 31
Second round: apply by Jan 15; decisions by Mar 1
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 15; decisions by Jan 15
Where you stand
How Loyola University Maryland reads a record
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered. 55% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight. Scores are optional. 13% of first-years sent an SAT and 3% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. Recommends 4 years of math and science (3 of each required). See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Very important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
37% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 70% of first-year applicants
436 applied · 161 admitted · 69 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.7
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date March 15, apply by July 15, decisions on a rolling basis, reply by August 15
- Spring entry: priority date October 15, apply by November 15, decisions on a rolling basis, reply by December 15
- Summer entry: priority date March 15, apply by May 2, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 15 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: November 15. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are released March 15.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1.
- $400 housing deposit, due May 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 3 | 4 |
| Science | 3 | 4 |
| Foreign language | 3 | 4 |
| History | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 19 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.69
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.034%
- 3.75–3.9921%
- 3.50–3.7420%
- 3.25–3.4913%
- 3.00–3.247%
- below 3.05%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.25–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 34.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 20.9% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 19.6% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 13.1% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 7.4% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 4.1% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.9% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
22% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 57% in the top quarter, of the 27% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Loyola University Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1310 on the SAT, 140 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
20% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
34% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
15% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
Shares of the 13% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
135 studentssubmitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Loyola University Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Loyola University Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Loyola University Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Loyola University Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)