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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is a private Jesuit and Marymount research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. LMU enrolls over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, making it the largest Catholic university on the West Coast of the United States. It was founded in 1865 by the Vincentians and merged with Marymount College in 1973. The university includes the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering, the College of Business Administration, the School of Film and Television, the College of Communication & Fine Arts, and the School of Education. It is the parent school to Loyola Law School. LMU offers 55 major and 58 minor undergraduate programs and 47 master's degree programs, an education doctorate, a doctorate in juridical science, a doctorate in business administration, a Juris Doctor, and 13 credential programs. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". LMU's sports teams are called the Lions and compete at the NCAA Division I level as members of the West Coast Conference in 20 sports. Loyola Marymount University faculty and alumni include CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, U.S. governors, members of the United States Congress, Olympic gold medalists, athletes in the NBA, MLB, NFL and MLS, winners of Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Grammy Awards, a Pulitzer Prize winner and a Nobel Prize winner.
Best College Newspaper
Ranked #9 in Best College Newspaper (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best College Library
Ranked #16 in Best College Library (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Most Engaged in Community Service
Ranked #17 in Most Engaged in Community Service (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
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One Lmu Drive, Los Angeles, California, 90045-2659
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Ranked #22 in Best College Theater (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Most Beautiful Campus
Ranked #25 in Most Beautiful Campus (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Universities
Ranked #102 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
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Ranked #137 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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Ranked #785 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
Total: 10,256
Undergrad: 7,336
Undergrad full-time: 7,153
Graduate: 2,920
Part-time: 877
In-state
Tuition: $58,974
Total cost on campus: $84,603
Out-of-state
Tuition: $58,974
Total cost on campus: $84,603
Room & board: $20,713
Books & supplies: $938
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $21,575
Pell grant recipients: 12%
Rent: $1,389 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $6.37 / gal
State average price. AAA.