Loyola Marymount University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1008 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #297 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #266 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 249 | In California |
| #4 of 31 | In Los Angeles |
| #87 of 1,041 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 99 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Undergraduates
- 7,273
- Graduates
- 2,906
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.lmu.edu
Loyola Marymount University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Loyola Marymount University has an acceptance rate of 45% and is among the top 13% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 48% | 43% |
| Applicants | 23,089 | 9,307 | 13,782 |
| Admissions | 10,409 | 4,505 | 5,904 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,537 | 736 | 801 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
1,394 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
568 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
279 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1260
or below
75% of them
had 1430
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Loyola Marymount University are 1260-1430 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
122 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Loyola Marymount University are 28-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3732 (37%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2793 (27%) |
| Asian | 1078 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 907 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 808 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 781 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 61 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Loyola Marymount University is $59,926 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $32,268 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $34,535 |
| $48-75K | $34,351 |
| $75-110K | $40,557 |
| $110K+ | $58,371 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $60,970 | $22,848 |
| Tuition in-state | $60,970 | $22,848 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $60,970 | $22,848 |
| Fee in-district | $1,387 | $324 |
| Fee in-state | $1,387 | $324 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,387 | $324 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,685 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $22,026 |
Loyola Marymount University majors
Loyola Marymount University has granted 1,687 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 647 master's across 37 programs, and 360 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Loyola Marymount University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 339 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 104 | 69 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 145 | ||
| Psychology, General | 125 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 117 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 82 | 25 | |
| Finance, General | 107 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 105 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 91 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 64 | 20 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 52 | 25 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 59 | 17 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 63 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 59 | ||
| Management Science | 37 | 20 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 56 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 54 | ||
| Sociology, General | 49 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 34 | 12 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 44 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 40 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 39 | ||
| Accounting | 33 | 4 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 37 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 31 | 5 | |
| Educational Psychology | 33 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | 20 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 23 | 6 | |
| Journalism | 28 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 27 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 25 | ||
| Philosophy | 14 | 9 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 22 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 19 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 19 | ||
| Education, General | 17 | ||
| Biochemistry | 16 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 16 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 16 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | 2 | |
| Yoga Teacher Training & Yoga Therapy | 14 | ||
| History, General | 12 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 12 | ||
| Dance, General | 11 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | 1 | |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 11 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 10 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 9 | ||
| Environmental Science | 5 | 2 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 7 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 6 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 6 | ||
| Legal Studies | 6 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Women's Studies | 5 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 1 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Taxation | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,687 | 647 | 360 |
Loyola Marymount University has a graduation rate of 79%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 79% | 79% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Loyola Marymount University has published 10,099 scientific papers with 158,710 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Business, Biology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 159 | 300 |
| 1994 | 149 | 354 |
| 1995 | 155 | 403 |
| 1996 | 173 | 476 |
| 1997 | 151 | 497 |
| 1998 | 138 | 651 |
| 1999 | 153 | 672 |
| 2000 | 122 | 828 |
| 2001 | 168 | 900 |
| 2002 | 167 | 1146 |
| 2003 | 177 | 1398 |
| 2004 | 184 | 1569 |
| 2005 | 223 | 1743 |
| 2006 | 233 | 1966 |
| 2007 | 281 | 2392 |
| 2008 | 288 | 2794 |
| 2009 | 296 | 3540 |
| 2010 | 380 | 3947 |
| 2011 | 385 | 5007 |
| 2012 | 341 | 5512 |
| 2013 | 404 | 6140 |
| 2014 | 412 | 6840 |
| 2015 | 394 | 6949 |
| 2016 | 366 | 7524 |
| 2017 | 342 | 7705 |
| 2018 | 312 | 8379 |
| 2019 | 392 | 9631 |
| 2020 | 410 | 11087 |
| 2021 | 320 | 11902 |
| 2022 | 290 | 11646 |
| 2023 | 337 | 11729 |
| 2024 | 235 | 11677 |
| 2025 | 182 | 10530 |
Loyola Marymount University alumni
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Mila Kunis
- Occupations
- child actorfilm actormodeltelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Milena Markovna "Mila" Kunis is an American actress. Born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, and raised in Los Angeles, she began acting with minor television roles in the early 1990s. She starred as Jackie Burkhart on That '70s Show from 1998 to 2006 and has voiced Meg Griffin on Family Guy since 1999.
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Scott Eastwood
- Occupations
- modeltelevision actorfilm produceractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Scott Eastwood is an American actor. The son of the Hollywood actor Clint Eastwood, he has starred in several of his father's films, including Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Gran Torino (2008), Invictus (2009), and Trouble with the Curve (2012), as well as Texas Chainsaw (2013), Fury (2014), The Longest Ride (2015), Suicide Squad (2016), Snowden (2016), The Fate of the Furious (2017), Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), The Outpost (2020), Wrath of Man (2021) and Fast X (2023).
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Linda Cardellini
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Linda Edna Cardellini is an American actress. In television, she is known for her starring roles in the teen drama Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), the medical drama ER (2003–2009), and the thriller Bloodline (2015–2017), as well as for her guest role as Sylvia Rosen on AMC's Mad Men (2013–2015). Her starring role in the Netflix dark comedy series Dead to Me (2019–2022) earned her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress.
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James Gunn
- Occupations
- film directordirectoractorwriterfilm screenwriter
- Biography
-
James Francis Gunn Jr. is an American filmmaker. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with Tromeo and Juliet (1996). He then began working as a director, starting with the horror-comedy film Slither (2006), and moving to the superhero genre with Super (2010), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), The Suicide Squad (2021), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).
General info
| Alternative names | LMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Motto | Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam; Tua Luce Dirige For the greater glory of God; direct us by thy light |
| Colors | crimson, navy, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,256 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Lmu Drive Los Angeles, California, 90045-2659 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,899,000 |
| Phone | 3103382700 |