Loyola University Maryland GPA (3.65) & Acceptance Rate

Q: What GPA did Loyola University Maryland's first-year students have?

70.9% of Loyola University Maryland's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (29.2%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: How many applicants get into Loyola University Maryland?

Loyola University Maryland's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,151 of 10,797 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.65, as reported by the college for 2024–25

SAT, middle 50%: 620–690 reading and writing, 580–680 math

ACT, middle 50%: 28–32 composite

Average net price: $31,857 a year (2022–23)

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Loyola University Maryland average GPA

Loyola University Maryland reported an average high school GPA of 3.65 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	29.2%
3.75–3.99	20.2%
3.50–3.74	21.5%
3.25–3.49	13.5%
3.00–3.24	8.5%
2.50–2.99	6%
2.00–2.49	1.1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Loyola University Maryland reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Loyola University Maryland acceptance rate

Loyola University Maryland admitted 8,151 of 10,797 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Loyola University Maryland is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Baltimore, Maryland, with 3,881 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Loyola University Maryland in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	620	650	690
SAT Math	580	620	680
ACT Composite	28	30	32
ACT English	27	30	34
ACT Math	25	27	29

14% submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores, as Loyola University Maryland reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1290 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Loyola University Maryland looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Loyola University Maryland's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Loyola University Maryland awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $31,857 a year at Loyola University Maryland in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for Loyola University Maryland?

It would be within the usual range there: 29.1% of Loyola University Maryland's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 75% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

Is there a minimum GPA for Loyola University Maryland?

Loyola University Maryland doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.65, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What GPA did Loyola University Maryland's first-year students have?

70.9% of Loyola University Maryland's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (29.2%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Is Loyola University Maryland hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Loyola University Maryland admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How many applicants get into Loyola University Maryland?

Loyola University Maryland's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,151 of 10,797 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

What SAT and ACT scores do Loyola University Maryland students have?

The middle 50% of Loyola University Maryland's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 620–690 in reading and writing and 580–680 in math; ACT composite 28–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Loyola University Maryland require the SAT or ACT?

Check Loyola University Maryland's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Loyola University Maryland was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 14% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into Loyola University Maryland?

A lot: Loyola University Maryland requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at Loyola University Maryland after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $31,857 a year at Loyola University Maryland in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Loyola University Maryland accept AP credit?

Yes. Loyola University Maryland awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Loyola University Maryland's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Loyola University MarylandU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Loyola University Maryland Common Data Set 2024–25Loyola University Maryland: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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