Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Online | lmu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Loyola Marymount University occupies a 142-acre campus on a bluff overlooking west Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean in the residential Westchester neighborhood. The private Jesuit institution, formed through the 1973 merger of Loyola University and Marymount College, maintains its Catholic educational tradition while serving a diverse student population. LMU's Spanish Colonial architecture defines its campus layout, which includes required on-campus housing for first- and second-year students. The university's College of Liberal Arts, School of Film and Television, and College of Business Administration are among its most prominent academic divisions, with the film school particularly recognized within the Los Angeles entertainment industry. LMU competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Lions, primarily in the West Coast Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Loyola Marymount is rated within the top 16% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Loyola Marymount University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#70 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#64 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in California
#8 in Best Private Colleges in California
#526 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1300/1460 |
| ACT | 29/32 |
| GPA | 3.92 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $938 |
| Other Fees | $1,372 |
| Room and Board | $20,713 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,978 |
| Total One Year Cost | $84,603 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 15% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Biology | 6% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025