Loyola University Maryland Acceptance Rate
Baltimore, Maryland · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,162
- Admitted
- 7,757
- Yield
- 14.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Loyola University Maryland's acceptance rate has risen from 59.6% in 2014–15 to 76.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 13,863 to 10,162 (-27%) over that period.
Its 76.3% rate makes Loyola University Maryland more selective than about 50% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 48%.
Loyola University Maryland has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 14.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 13,863 | 8,266 | 59.6% | 1,137 |
| 2015–16 | 13,867 | 8,449 | 60.9% | 1,033 |
| 2016–17 | 12,727 | 8,340 | 65.5% | 1,095 |
| 2017–18 | 11,600 | 8,733 | 75.3% | 1,021 |
| 2018–19 | 10,251 | 8,072 | 78.7% | 1,069 |
| 2019–20 | 10,077 | 8,082 | 80.2% | 1,081 |
| 2020–21 | 10,489 | 8,416 | 80.2% | 1,008 |
| 2021–22 | 9,286 | 7,820 | 84.2% | 954 |
| 2022–23 | 9,643 | 8,050 | 83.5% | 1,271 |
| 2023–24 | 10,162 | 7,757 | 76.3% | 1,112 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,988 | 4,570 | 76.3% |
| Men | 3,956 | 3,031 | 76.6% |
| Another gender | 126 | 88 | 69.8% |
| Unknown | 92 | 68 | 73.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–690 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 570–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–32 | 4% |
How Loyola University Maryland compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Loyola University Maryland's acceptance rate?
Loyola University Maryland's acceptance rate is 76.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,757 admitted of 10,162 applicants).
Is Loyola University Maryland test optional?
Loyola University Maryland is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Loyola University Maryland?
Loyola University Maryland received 10,162 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,757.
What SAT score do you need for Loyola University Maryland?
Admitted students at Loyola University Maryland typically scored 610–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Loyola University Maryland getting harder to get into?
Loyola University Maryland has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.6% in 2014–15 to 76.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.loyola.edu/.