Loyola University Maryland

    Baltimore, MD · Private non-profit · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1200–1370
    Median ~1290
    Acceptance rate
    75%
    Enrollment
    3,869
    ACT middle 50%
    28–32

    Current admissions guidance for Loyola University Maryland

    Loyola University Maryland is a private Jesuit university in Baltimore with a reported 1200–1370 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. The university has used test-optional admission since 2009.

    Latest official update: Loyola's current Class of 2030 profile reports a 1240–1380 SAT middle-50% range among score submitters, slightly above the older 1200–1370 federal snapshot shown elsewhere on this page.

    SAT/ACT policy

    Loyola is test-optional, gives equal consideration for merit scholarships, and superscores submitted SAT or ACT results. The university reports that 70% of enrolled Class of 2030 students applied without scores.

    Application deadlines

    Early Decision I and Early Action applications are due November 15. Early Decision II and Regular Decision applications are due January 15.

    How to use your SAT score

    • A score within Loyola's current submitter range can support an application, but it is not required.
    • Applicants remain eligible for merit scholarships when they choose test-optional review.
    • Use Loyola's superscoring policy when multiple test dates produce stronger combined sections.

    Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Loyola admission and testing policy · Loyola first-year deadlines.

    How Loyola University Maryland compares

    • The ~1290 SAT midpoint ranks #77 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #3 of 4 in MD.
    • Its 75% acceptance rate is more selective than 34% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($82,652) are $19,586 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #77 of 197
    SAT rank in MD
    #3 of 4
    More selective than
    34% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$19,586

    What the numbers say about Loyola University Maryland

    • The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1200 to 1370. A planning score near or above 1410 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 75% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 79% completion rate and $82,652 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1290 SAT scorePlan for a 1400Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $57,150
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $57,150
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $82,652
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    79%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1200 and 1370. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1410 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1370 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1290 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1200 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1370

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1200–1360

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1200

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Loyola University Maryland's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC1230–134064%
    The University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX1160–141065%
    The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL1170–140077%
    University of DelawareNewark, DE1190–137071%
    Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WA1150–139093%
    University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell, MA1180–137083%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Loyola University Maryland?

    Loyola University Maryland's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1200–1370, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1410 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Loyola University Maryland's acceptance rate?

    Loyola University Maryland's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 75%.

    How much does it cost to attend Loyola University Maryland?

    Published tuition is approximately $57,150 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Loyola University Maryland test-optional?

    Loyola is test-optional, gives equal consideration for merit scholarships, and superscores submitted SAT or ACT results. The university reports that 70% of enrolled Class of 2030 students applied without scores.

    When are Loyola University Maryland's application deadlines?

    Early Decision I and Early Action applications are due November 15. Early Decision II and Regular Decision applications are due January 15.

    Official site: www.loyola.edu