Loyola Marymount University
One Lmu Drive
Los Angeles CA 90045
(310) 338-2700

General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
9,011 (5,676 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
87% / 13%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
42% / 58%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
74% / 26%
- In-State / Out-of-State
68% / 32%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$35,419
- Room & Board$13,260
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
70%
- Average Financial Aid Package$23,181
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$26,550
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants9,086
- Students Admitted
4,553
(50%)
- Students Enrolled1,261
(14%)
- Average High School GPA3.6
- Students in top 10% of HS Class33%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
530-630
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
540-640
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
23-28
See More About Admissions »
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
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Business/Commerce, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Radio and Television
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Communications technologies/technicians and support services
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Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
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Recording Arts Technology/Technician
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Multicultural Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Systems Engineering
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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International Law and Legal Studies (LLM, JSD/SJD)
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Social sciences
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Sociology
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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Theology and religious vocations
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Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Playwriting and Screenwriting
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants9,086
- Students Admitted
4,553
(50%)
- Students Enrolled1,261
(14%)
- Average High School GPA3.6
- Students in top 10% of HS Class33%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class69%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class97%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
530-630
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
540-640
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
23-28
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$35,419
- Room & Board$13,260
- Books & Supplies$1,638
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid70%
- Average Financial Aid Package$23,181
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$26,550
- Federal Grants15%$4,616
- Pell Grants15%$3,081
- Other Federal Grants14%$1,644
- State & Local Grants12%$9,227
- Institutional Grants60%$14,058
- Federal Loans44%$4,658
- Non-Federal Loans8%$16,594
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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