
Loma Linda University has seen a dramatic decline in its overall acceptance rate, plunging from 41% in 2022 to just 3.3% in 2023. The number of applicants has remained relatively stable over recent years, peaking at 1,450 in 2022, with 1,350 applicants in 2023. Acceptance figures show a downward trend, as only 463 students were accepted in 2023 compared to 595 in 2022. Since 2015, where the acceptance rate was 40%, the institution has experienced a significant tightening of admissions, indicating increasing competitiveness among applicants.