Overview
Formed by a merger between Marymount College and Loyola University, Loyola Marymount University is a private school affiliated with the Jesuit religion and one of the largest Roman Catholic universities on the West Coast. Spread across 142 acres in suburban Los Angeles, California, LMU is home to seven schools offering 60 bachelor’s degree-granting programs. As a Catholic institution, LMU holds daily mass twice per day as well as three masses on Sundays. Throughout the year, LMU’s Mane Entertainment schedules a number of on-campus events including stand-up comedians, student talent competitions, and a weekly open mic.
Acceptance Rate:
40%
Average Net Price:
$48,758
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
31
Average SAT Composite
1331
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $61,867 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $61,867 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $22,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1062 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
68%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
13%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,575
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,626
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,680
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
11%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$9281
12%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,626
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$93,372,776
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$42,716,332
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
38%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,440
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
Students receiving federal loans
37%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,233
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,158
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
23361
Students Applied
38%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
444
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 |
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
11%
Submitting ACT
19%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 31
Average SAT Composite: 1331
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
10,256
Total Number of Undergrads
7,336
0
100
72%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
79%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
79
Faculty Overview
0
100
49%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
82
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
22%
Student Organizations
231
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
50%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
45%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lions
School Colors
crimson and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
172
Total Female Athletes
232
Intramural Sports
2
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Crew-Rowing
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball
Loyola Marymount University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$71,600
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Orange
San Diego
New York
Top 5 Employers
Loyola Marymount University
Teach For America
Deloitte
University of Southern California
PwC
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Media and Communication
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
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