Loyola Marymount University

Around 41% of applicants get into Loyola Marymount University each year. Out of 21,695 applications received in 2023, 8,963 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Loyola Marymount University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and the application fee is $60.

Loyola Marymount University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Loyola Marymount University's admissions stats.

Loyola Marymount University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	33.6%
Mean SAT Score	1349
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	22%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	12%
Waitlist	Yes

Loyola Marymount University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Loyola Marymount University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 17
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 17
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	–

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Want to Apply Early to Loyola Marymount University?

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Loyola Marymount University offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 17.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Loyola Marymount University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 17.

The early decision acceptance rate at Loyola Marymount University is 61%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 41%.

Loyola Marymount University accepts approximately 59% of early action applicants and 41% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Loyola Marymount University admitted 299 of the 490 students who applied early decision. In 2022, Loyola Marymount University admitted 5,182 of the 8,855 who applied early action.

Some students apply early because they believe it will increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Loyola Marymount University Admissions

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Transferring to Loyola Marymount University

For more information on transferring to Loyola Marymount University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Loyola Marymount University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Loyola Marymount University

Wondering what factors are considered by Loyola Marymount University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Loyola Marymount University for more information on admission factors.

Loyola Marymount University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Loyola Marymount University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Loyola Marymount University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	–	√	√	Applicants to animation, dance, music, and theatre arts are required to submit a portfolio or audition. Applicants to production (film and television) and studio arts have an option to submit a portfolio.
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	2	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Loyola Marymount University?

Students admitted to Loyola Marymount University have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0. Loyola Marymount University considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 20.7% submitted a class rank. At Loyola Marymount University 33.6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 73.6% were in the top 25% and 93.7% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Loyola Marymount University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	51.4%
3.75 and 3.99	23.4%
3.50 and 3.74	15.3%
3.25 and 3.49	6.7%
3.00 and 3.24	2.8%
2.50 and 2.9	0.4%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Loyola Marymount University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Loyola Marymount University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 22% of Loyola Marymount University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 12% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Loyola Marymount University?

To be competitive with other Loyola Marymount University applicants, you should aim to score between 1280 and 1430 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Loyola Marymount University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1430 and 25% of scored lower than 1280, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Loyola Marymount University student is 1349.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Loyola Marymount University students scored 730 or higher and 75% of students scored 640 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Loyola Marymount University students scored 720 or higher, and 75% scored a 640 or higher.

To be most competitive at Loyola Marymount University, you should strive to earn between 28 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Loyola Marymount University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 28 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Loyola Marymount University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 28.

More Information on Transferring to Loyola Marymount University

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is February 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Loyola Marymount University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Loyola Marymount University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Loyola Marymount University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Loyola Marymount University.

Does Loyola Marymount University accept transfer credits?

✅ Loyola Marymount University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Loyola Marymount University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Loyola Marymount University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Loyola Marymount University?

❌ No, Loyola Marymount University is test optional, so you can make the call whether or not to include your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Loyola Marymount University's acceptance rate?

✅ Loyola Marymount University's acceptance rate is 41%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Loyola Marymount University?

✅ Loyola Marymount University's early decision acceptance rate was 61% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Loyola Marymount University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Loyola Marymount University was 59% in 2021.

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