More selective than 50% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Loyola University Maryland 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 University Maryland 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 University Maryland is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 620 | 690 |
| SAT math | 580 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1200 | 1370 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Loyola University Maryland admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 620–690 | 580–680 | 28–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 76% | 610–690 | 570–660 | 27–32 | 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 University Maryland compared with other Maryland colleges?
Loyola University Maryland has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Bowie State University | 72% | 38% | $19,298 |
| 11 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County | 72% | 70% | $16,467 |
| 12 | Mount St. Mary's University | 74% | 65% | $22,655 |
| 13 | Capitol Technology University | 74% | 43% | $22,102 |
| 14 | Loyola University Maryland | 75% | 79% | $30,574 |
| 15 | Maryland Institute College of Art | 77% | 72% | $42,729 |
| 16 | Goucher College | 78% | 57% | $22,470 |
| 17 | Hood College | 78% | 57% | $20,873 |
| 18 | McDaniel College | 78% | 63% | $21,916 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at Loyola University Maryland
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Loyola University Maryland admissions questions
What is the Loyola University Maryland acceptance rate?
Loyola University Maryland accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,757 of 10,162 applicants were admitted.
Does Loyola University Maryland require the SAT or ACT?
Loyola University Maryland considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Loyola University Maryland?
The middle 50% of Loyola University Maryland enrolled first-year students scored 1200–1370 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 University Maryland?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,112 of 7,757).
Is Loyola University Maryland getting harder to get into?
Loyola University Maryland accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 76% 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 University Maryland overview