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Loyola Marymount University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,685
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 46%
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 79%

Located in Los Angeles, California, LMU-LA is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Loyola Marymount University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, LMU-LA emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

LMU-LA boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

45.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$53,526

Cost of attendance at Loyola Marymount University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$53,526

Cost of attendance at Loyola Marymount University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Loyola Marymount University received on average $19,651 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,651
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 149 10% $5,191 $773,432
Other Federal Grant 250 17% $4,863 $1,215,674
State Grant/Scholarships 120 8% $8,667 $1,040,024
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,432 100% $18,076 $25,884,236
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,432 100% $19,651 $28,139,934

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Loyola Marymount University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Loyola Marymount University students is 78.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 78.0%.

78.8%

  • asian 84.3% 118 students
  • African American 75.8% 72 students
  • white 80.8% 493 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 79.4% 220 students
  • International Students 72.3% 73 students
  • Mixed Race 69.7% 85 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball West Coast Conference
  • Basketball West Coast Conference
  • Track and Cross Country West Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Loyola Marymount University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Loyola Marymount University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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