Loyola Marymount University

Overview

Loyola Marymount University is a Comprehensive institution located in Los Angeles, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA  90045
United States

Contact Phone: 310-338-2700

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Asian Studies/civilization
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General
Playwriting And Screenwriting

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18,576

Applied

9,314

Accepted

6,673

Enrolled

Female Admissions

11,030

Females Applied

5,475

Females Accepted

50%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,546

Males Applied

3,839

Males Accepted

51%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.85

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Applicants to animation, dance, music, and theatre arts are required to submit a portfolio or audition. Applicants to production (film and television) and studio arts have an option to submit a portfolio.

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	Not reported
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th
Transfer	February 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	651	610	690
SAT Math	654	600	700
ACT Composite	29	27	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

52,310

Private

Fees

741

Full-time student fees

16,254

Room & board

11,320

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

32,749

Avg. Financial Aid Package

32,921

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

6,854

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,810

Avg. Loan Aid

11,700

Avg. Grant Aid

24,168

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

66.2%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,673

Total Undergrad students

10%

International Students

33%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	22.75%
Black or African American	6.84%
White or Caucasian	43.24%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.05%
Asian	9.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	7.28%

Gender

Male (46.05%)

Female (53.95%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	3%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		Division 1
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	Division 1

Faculty

1,062

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 615

Part-time - 447

Male - 536

Female - 323