ACCEPTANCE RATE
40.3%
More selective than 17% 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
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
Settingcity150 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
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$54,471/yr
▲ 36% since 2020-2187% receive aid
Average aid package $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%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
55
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
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
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
3,685
Housing for approximately 50% of students.
Students needing off-campus housing
5,128
Estimated from enrollment and reported on-campus housing capacity.
Setting
city
150 campus acres.
IN CONTEXT
LMU vs. peer institutions
How LMU compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Loyola Marymount University
$54,471
University of San Diego
$37,675
Santa Clara University
$49,651
University of Southern California
$41,496
University of California, Los Angeles
$15,166
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$78,349
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 students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
Neighborhoods near LMU
Where students live around Loyola Marymount University — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
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Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Loyola Marymount University.