Loyola Marymount University
Faith-based college · Los Angeles, CA · 7,094 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
45%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1260–1430
ACT (middle 50%)
28–32
Average net price
$50,518
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$88,656
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
79%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Loyola Marymount University?
Loyola Marymount University accepts about 45 of every 100 applicants (45%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1260 and 1430 on the SAT. A score at or above 1430 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1260, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–32.
The latest federal data says Loyola Marymount University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Loyola Marymount University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Loyola Marymount University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $88,656 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $50,518 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $65,857 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$65,857
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$65,857
- Room & board$23,520
- Total cost of attendance$88,656
- Average net price after grants$50,518
Popular majors
Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Psychology, Communications.
Loyola Marymount University FAQ
- What is Loyola Marymount University's acceptance rate?
- 45% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Loyola Marymount University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1260–1430. Aim for 1430 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Loyola Marymount University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–32.
- Is Loyola Marymount University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Loyola Marymount University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Loyola Marymount University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Loyola Marymount University cost?
- About $88,656 a year before aid; $50,518 on average after grants.
- What is Loyola Marymount University's FAFSA school code?
- 011649. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Loyola Marymount University receives your information.
- What is Loyola Marymount University's graduation rate?
- 79% of students finish within six years.
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