Loyola Marymount University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from LMU's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
LMU acceptance rate by year
10,992 of 22,798 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 45.1% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 22,798 | 10,992 | 48.2% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 23,089 | 10,409 | 45.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 23,361 | 9,413 | 40.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 21,695 | 8,963 | 41.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 19,045 | 8,727 | 45.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 18,576 | 9,314 | 50.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 18,592 | 8,150 | 43.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 17,846 | 8,411 | 47.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 15,381 | 8,072 | 52.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 13,506 | 7,276 | 53.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 13,288 | 6,748 | 50.8% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
LMU deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App or Coalition App (Scoir) or LMU Online App. Checked October 24, 2026 on LMU's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions Mid-December
- Early action Apply by Decisions Mid-December
- Early decision II Apply by Decisions Mid-February
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Early March
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at LMU
Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at LMU
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.050.5%
- 3.75–3.9928.5%
- 3.50–3.7415.6%
- 3.25–3.494.1%
- 3.00–3.241.2%
- 2.50–2.990.1%
- Below 2.500.1%
What counts
What LMU weighs
From section C7 of LMU's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essays
Important
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Activities
- First-generation status
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Waitlist
LMU waitlist
6,148 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, and 208 were admitted from it.
Cost
What LMU costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use LMU's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to LMU's 48.2%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about LMU admissions
What is LMU's acceptance rate?
LMU admitted 10,992 of 22,798 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 48.2%. That is up from 45.1% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is LMU test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. LMU is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are LMU's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early action: November 1, 2026; Early decision II: January 8, 2027; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check LMU's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for LMU?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1265–1410 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 20% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1410 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Does applying early decision help at LMU?
For Fall 2025, LMU admitted 42.4% of 858 early decision applicants, compared with 48.2% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- LMU first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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