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Loyola Marymount University

California

United States

Overview

Loyola Marymount University is one of the largest Catholic universities in the West and one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States. LMU's 142-acre campus, often listed as one of the country's most beautiful, sits on a bluff overlooking Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. Known as the University of Silicon Beach, LMU is next door to offices of Google, YouTube, BuzzFeed, Facebook, and other high-tech firms. At LMU, the city becomes an extension of the classroom, offering a rich diversity of culture, interests, access and opportunities. Founded in 1911, LMU is a comprehensive university offering 56 major programs and 57 minor programs for undergraduates; 43 master's degrees; three doctoral degrees; and 12 credential programs. Colleges and schools include: Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, College of Business Administration, College of Communication and Fine Arts, Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering, Loyola Law School, School of Education and School of Film and Television. The LEED Gold-certified Bruce Featherston Life Sciences Building, equipped with the latest in educational technology and environmental lighting, cooling and heating systems, opened in 2015. LMU educates more than 7,000 undergraduate students and more than 3,000 graduate and law students, who benefit from small class sizes, study abroad programs and one of Southern California's most diverse student populations. The undergraduate population includes students from almost every U.S. state and international students from Kuwait, Indonesia, India, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others. This diversity of cultures is a distinctive embodiment of LMU's commitment to human dignity, individual respect, and social justice that creates an essential environment for academic excellence and community for the 21st century. The university contributes $183.3 million in grant and scholarship aid; 89 percent of undergraduate students and 86 percent of graduate students receive some form of aid. Community-based learning has been integrated into many courses, allowing students to serve while they work on their academic goals. After four years at LMU, 98 percent of our graduates are working, attending graduate school, or participating in service opportunities such as Teach for America, the Peace Corps, and Jesuit Volunteer Corps.

Location

1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, California, 90045

Website

https://www.lmu.edu/apply/

Total Cost

$64,470

Median Salary

$59,020

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

45.08%

Yield Rate

14.8%

SAT range

1280-1400

ACT range

28-32

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$64,470

In State Cost

$52,310

Out of State Cost

$64,470

In State Tuition Fees

$52,310

Room And Board

$20,628

Living Cost

$27,108

Average Total Aid Awarded

$41,796

Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

44.07% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $41,796.

Scholarships

Academic Scholarships - All first-year applicants are automatically considered for academic scholarships, with amounts varying between $2,000 to $30,000 annually. No additional application is required.; Institutional Grants and Scholarships - 90% of enrolling first-year students received an institutional grant or scholarship in the 2023-24 school year. All admitted students are automatically considered for need-based scholarships and grants based on the admission application.