More selective than 73% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Loyola Marymount University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Loyola Marymount University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Loyola Marymount University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640 | 720 |
| SAT math | 620 | 710 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1260 | 1430 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Loyola Marymount University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 45% | 640–720 | 620–710 | 28–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 40% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Loyola Marymount University compared with other California colleges?
Loyola Marymount University has the 26th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | University of California-Davis | 42% | 86% | $14,741 |
| 23 | Casa Loma College-Los Angeles | 43% | 73% | $27,596 |
| 24 | Soka University of America | 43% | 92% | $18,260 |
| 25 | Occidental College | 44% | 81% | $38,263 |
| 26 | Loyola Marymount University | 45% | 79% | $48,381 |
| 27 | California State University-Long Beach | 46% | 69% | $10,440 |
| 28 | The Chicago School at Los Angeles | 46% | 0% | — |
| 29 | Pacific Union College | 47% | 58% | $41,008 |
| 30 | Santa Clara University | 48% | 88% | $50,062 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Loyola Marymount University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Loyola Marymount University admissions questions
What is the Loyola Marymount University acceptance rate?
Loyola Marymount University accepts 45% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,413 of 23,361 applicants were admitted.
Does Loyola Marymount University require the SAT or ACT?
Loyola Marymount University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
What SAT score do you need for Loyola Marymount University?
The middle 50% of Loyola Marymount University enrolled first-year students scored 1260–1430 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Loyola Marymount University?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,535 of 9,413).
Is Loyola Marymount University getting harder to get into?
Loyola Marymount University accepted 45% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 40% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Loyola Marymount University overview