Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland · Private
Loyola University Maryland admitted 70% of 11,850 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1250–1370 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 80% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Loyola University Maryland’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $60, and Loyola University Maryland accepts the Common App fee waiver. Loyola University Maryland asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Loyola University Maryland’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 40% (62 of 157), compared with 70% for all applicants.
Loyola University Maryland 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.
1,770 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 623 took it, and 45 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Loyola University Maryland rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Character
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Where you live
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Legacy
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.69 GPA. 22% 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 $75,590 a year. After grants, students paid $31,857 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Loyola University Maryland’s acceptance rate?
Loyola University Maryland admitted 70% of applicants: 8,278 of 11,850 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Loyola University Maryland’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 15, 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 University Maryland?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1250 to 1370, with a median around 1310. A score at or above 1310 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Loyola University Maryland’s application fee?
The application fee is $60 for 2026–27, and Loyola University Maryland accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Loyola University Maryland require?
Besides the application and transcript, Loyola University Maryland asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Does Loyola University Maryland have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Loyola University Maryland asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (optional short answer, up to 300 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
Does Loyola University Maryland require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Loyola University Maryland uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA.
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