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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
gradeB+
Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Student Life
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Safety
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About
About Loyola Marymount...
- Catholic
- Common App Accepted
- Private
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
West Coast Conference
- California
- Los Angeles
From Loyola Marymount University
At LMU, we are committed to the encouragement of learning, the education of the whole person, and the service of faith and the promotion of justice. We are a diverse academic community with endless opportunities for intellectual engagement and real-world experience:
•Jesuit: educating men and women for others, who are prepared for lives filled with meaning and purpose.
•Los Angeles: LA is an inspiring city, and LMU is located in the heart of it. Being here means access to internships in every imaginable field, proximity to beaches and mountains, and of course, that endless sunshine.
•Personal and dynamic: We offer small class sizes to encourage intellectual engagement and growth. Hands-on learning experiences such as internships (1,500 available), leadership training and 60+ study abroad programs round out your education.
•Focused on your success: 97% of LMU grads have a positive outcome within six months of graduating (such as employment or in graduate school).
Loyola Marymount University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
January 15
Acceptance Rate
41%
SAT Range
1300-1460
ACT Range
29-32
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Will You Get Into LMU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Loyola Marymount University
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Cost
Net Price
$52,815/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$20,901/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
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Academics
Professors
gradeA
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.117 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.146 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.146 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
158 Graduates
Marketing
154 Graduates
Communications
125 Graduates
115 Graduates
Political Science and Government
91 Graduates
Economics
79 Graduates
Playwriting and Screenwriting
72 Graduates
English
65 Graduates
Drama and Theatre Production
62 Graduates
Biology
57 Graduates
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Pre-College Summer Programs
Summer pre-college programs at Loyola Marymount University are an engaging opportunity for motivated high school students to get a sneak-peek at college life through a unique two- or four-week experience designed to challenge their critical and creative ways of thinking. Current high school freshmen, sophom*ores, and juniors are eligible to apply to join us on campus this summer!
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
17%
On Campus
83%
Online
0%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
7,117Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
182
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
12%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
89 responses
Laid back, intelligent, a bit silly
35%
Pretty preppy but laid back.
20%
Rich
18%
Laid back or pretending they're laid back.
11%
Handsome and wealthy
6%
Superficial
3%
Rich, white, and snobby
2%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
98%
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.158 responses
Poll
64%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.169 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
100 responses
Turn left,beach. Turn right, the city. ITS PERFECT
37%
Awesome bubble in the middle of the city & beach.
20%
It is what you want it to be.
13%
So much to do, you never get bored
11%
Clean, beautiful, and caring professors.
6%
Very stressful, but also beautiful
5%
Haven't started yet but looks amazing
2%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$61,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
82%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
79%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.84 responses
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Loyola Marymount University Reviews
Rating 3.77 out of 5 1,760 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
Loyola Marymount University has been an absolutely fantastic place to go to college. It’s a smaller school, so you actually know your teachers and as a result, learning is even better! The campus is absolutely gorgeous and a great place to just be and study. SFTV - the film school - is amazing.
- Junior
- 18 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Overall, my favorite thing about Loyola Marymount University was the friends I have made. The school culture itself I can do with out, but the location, friends, and academics are worth it!
- Sophom*ore
- a month ago
Rating 5 out of 5
My experience at Loyola Marymount University this year has been not only different, challenging, and difficult -- but also engaging, exciting, and very eye opening to me. I am from Texas, so a completely different state was something I knew I'd be scared and hesitant to do. However, upon moving into my housing, and getting to know the people here, I've felt more at home each and every day time passes by. The academics, especially me being a Chemistry major, are difficult, but not impossible. The professors here are very engaging with us as students and truly want us to strive to reach our goals -- they want the best for us, and they push alongside us for it. I admire each and every person at my school for their talents. I, though, would like to see change towards being more involved with the community, specifically towards helping those that are in a rough area in their life and are struggling. The community is so lively, so seeing it apply that to those struggling would be amazing.
- Freshman
- 2 months ago
