Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California · Private
Loyola Marymount University admitted 48% of 22,798 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1265–1410 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 80% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Loyola Marymount University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 8, 2027
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $75, and Loyola Marymount University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Loyola Marymount University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Loyola Marymount University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 42% (364 of 858), compared with 48% for all applicants.
Loyola Marymount University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
6,148 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, and 208 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Loyola Marymount University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
Important
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Activities
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.98 GPA. 28% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $84,603 a year. After grants, students paid $54,471 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Loyola Marymount University’s acceptance rate?
Loyola Marymount University admitted 48% of applicants: 10,992 of 22,798 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Loyola Marymount University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 8, 2027, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Loyola Marymount University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1265 to 1410, with a median around 1350. A score at or above 1350 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Loyola Marymount University’s application fee?
The application fee is $75 for 2026–27, and Loyola Marymount University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Loyola Marymount University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Loyola Marymount University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Does Loyola Marymount University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Loyola Marymount University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (optional. one essay, up to 500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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