47%

Acceptance Rate

$20,764

Avg.Financial Aid

001234

FAFSA Code

Loyola Marymount University (LMU)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Roman Catholic

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    WASC

  • Website

    www.lmu.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    9,838

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

One Lmu Drive

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Loyola Marymount University at the 124th position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    15th Jan

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    47%

  • SAT Range

    1210 - 1390

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    27 - 31

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $60

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The university is selective in taking in students. Moreover, admission to LMU is moderately difficult. To kickstart the admission process at LMU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $60. The SAT score in the range of 1230-1410 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 27 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Loyola Marymount University is 29. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at One Lmu Drive, Los Angeles, California 90045-2659. To gather more information, they can call them at (310) 338-2700.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $43,779

  • Average Annual Cost

    $47,470

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $67,369

  • Other Fees

    $1,052

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $13,690

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,240

Total One Year Cost

$67,369

Before applying to LMU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $71,729 per year. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($50,683), books and supplies ($1,971), room and boarding ($14,075), and budget for other expenses ($4,495). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

10:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

90%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

100%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$723

Faculty Overview

52%

Male Professors

48%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Marketing

    165 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    148 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    118 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    109 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    108 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    88 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    82 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    82 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    108 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    88 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    82 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    82 Graduates

  • Economics

    74 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    72 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    62 Graduates

  • Sociology

    61 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    60 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    50 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    42 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    40 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    38 Graduates

  • Natural Sciences

    37 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    29 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    22 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    22 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    19 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    19 Graduates

  • Audiovisual Communications Technolo...

    18 Graduates

  • Dance

    18 Graduates

  • History

    17 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    14 Graduates

  • Urban Studies/Affairs

    14 Graduates

  • Graphic Communications

    12 Graduates

  • Management Information Systems and...

    11 Graduates

  • Music

    11 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    6 Graduates

  • Physics

    6 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    5 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    5 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    5 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    4 Graduates

  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...

    4 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    3 Graduates

  • Theological and Ministerial Studies

    3 Graduates

  • Classical and Ancient Studies

    1 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    1 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

6,700

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

17%

Full-time / Part-time

97% / 3%

Students Gender

Male

45%

US National: 44%

Female

55%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

44%

Unknown

0%

Black

7%

Hispanic

22%

Two or more races

7%

Non Resident alien

10%

Asian

10%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

36%

Out Of State

54%

In State

9%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$78,632 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 97% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

97%

Undergrads in College Housing

52%

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Iggy the Lion

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

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Crew-Rowing

Football

Golf

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Track and Field

Water Polo

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Water Polo

Beach Volleyball

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At LMU, $14,075 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Loyola Marymount University offers a number of dining and meal plan options for its students. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 45% male and 55% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$45,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$61,300/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$19,250 - $26,149

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$200 - $271

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

87%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,764

Students Receiving Federal Grants

14%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,561

Students Receiving State Aid

13%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,743

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

87%

Average Aid Per Year

$18,628

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$33,855

$30K - $48K

$37,254

$48K - $75K

$29,572

$75K - $110K

$26,849

> $110K

$17,153

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$3,397,095

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$23,482,861

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at LMU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,626, whereas the financial aid is $17,951. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $8,884 and institutional aid worth $17,951. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at LMU based on students' financial needs add up to $3,397,095 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $23,482,861.

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