Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
Will you get in?
Find out which students are getting accepted at Loyola Marymount, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
Calculate My ChancesSponsored by Cappex
Located in Los Angeles, California, Loyola Marymount University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 18,592 prospective students applied, and 8,150 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,467 enrolled in the school. 8,750 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,088 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $49,550 plus fees of $1,133. Loyola Marymount is ranked 62 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Loyola Marymount is rated within the top 14% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Explore Loyola Marymount University
Rankings
Rankings for Loyola Marymount University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#62 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#57 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in California
#8 in Best Private Colleges in California
#438 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#35 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1230/1410 |
| ACT | 27/31 |
| GPA | 3.72 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,971 |
| Other Fees | $1,133 |
| Room and Board | $14,075 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,717 |
| Total One Year Cost | $70,446 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=117946 IPEDS survey data for Loyola Marymount University.
Current students may use the Loyola Marymount University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.