ACCEPTANCE RATE
40.3%
More selective than 82% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Private University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University, a private nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, California, offers a rich blend of academic excellence and a vibrant campus life.
40.3%ACCEPTANCE
$54,471AVG NET PRICE
80%GRAD RATE
10.3KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
Los Angeles, CAcity 150 acres
THE SIGNATURE
Loyola Marymount University Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a distinguished private nonprofit institution with a strong Roman Catholic affiliation. The university embraces a mission that emphasizes academic rigor, personal growth, and social responsibility, fostering an environment where diverse students can thrive.
LMU's campus is situated in the dynamic city of Los Angeles, providing students with the opportunity to engage in a wide range of activities reflective of the city’s rich cultural heritage. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines including liberal arts, business, law, education, and engineering, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education designed to prepare them for success in their future careers.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
Founded1911
Settingcity 150 acres
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
GETTING IN
Admissions
Loyola Marymount University has a selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 40.3%. The university received over 23,000 applications, indicating a competitive landscape for prospective students.
Source: IPEDS 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Jan 15regular
Early Action Nov 1
Early Decision Nov 1
Undergraduate application fee $60.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$58,489/yr
Out-of-state: $58,489/yr.
Net price by income band
$30,208$0–$30,000
$25,766$30,001–$48,000
$32,869$48,001–$75,000
$39,673$75,001–$110,000
$53,926$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$54,471/yr
▲ 36% since 2020-2187% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $23,059.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
LMU is respected for its variety of academic offerings, featuring 55 undergraduate majors across various fields, including liberal arts, engineering, law, and education. The institution emphasizes a rigorous educational experience that promotes critical thinking and ethical decision-making.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
11:1
57.3% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
80%
▼ 3 pts since 2016
First-year retention
88%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
55
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Psychology, General.9.1%
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.8.8%
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.6.4%
Finance, General.6.4%
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.5.4%
Political Science and Government, General.4.8%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
3,685
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
city 150 acres
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$78,349
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
90.8%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
84.6%
84.6% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Neighborhoods near LMU
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Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with Loyola Marymount University.