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Loyola Marymount University
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  • 4 Year
  • LOS ANGELES, CA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B+

About

ONE LMU DRIVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
West Coast Conference
From Loyola Marymount University

At LMU, we are committed to the encouragement of learning, the education of the whole person, and the service of faith and the promotion of justice. We are a diverse academic community with endless opportunities for intellectual engagement and real-world experience:

•Jesuit: educating men and women for others, who are prepared for lives filled with meaning and purpose.

•Los Angeles: LA is an inspiring city, and LMU is located in the heart of it. Being here means access to internships in every imaginable field, proximity to beaches and mountains, and of course, that endless sunshine.

•Personal and dynamic: We offer small class sizes to encourage intellectual engagement and growth. Hands-on learning experiences such as internships (1,500 available), leadership training and 60+ study abroad programs round out your education.

•Focused on your success: 97% of LMU grads have a positive outcome within six months of graduating (such as employment or in graduate school).

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Loyola Marymount University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
January 15
Acceptance Rate
46%
SAT Range
1250-1420
ACT Range
28-32
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$40,180 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$19,651 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 112 responses
62%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 141 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 141 responses

Majors

Pre-College Summer Programs

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Summer pre-college programs at Loyola Marymount University are an engaging opportunity for motivated high school students to get a sneak-peek at college life through a unique two- or four-week experience designed to challenge their critical and creative ways of thinking. Current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are eligible to apply to join us on campus this summer!

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    55%
  • On Campus
    44%
  • Online
    1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
6,945 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
182
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
10%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 84 responses
  • Laid back, intelligent, a bit silly
    35%
  • Pretty preppy but laid back.
    20%
  • Rich
    17%
  • Laid back or pretending they're laid back.
    12%
  • Handsome and wealthy
    6%
  • Superficial
    4%
  • Rich, white, and snobby
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
98%
Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 153 responses
Poll
64%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 164 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 95 responses
  • Turn left,beach. Turn right, the city. ITS PERFECT
    37%
  • Awesome bubble in the middle of the city & beach.
    19%
  • It is what you want it to be.
    14%
  • So much to do, you never get bored
    12%
  • Clean, beautiful, and caring professors.
    6%
  • Very stressful, but also beautiful
    4%
  • Haven't started yet but looks amazing
    2%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$61,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
79%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
78%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 82 responses

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