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Loyola Marymount University

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Start: 2026-04-09T10:00:00
Location: Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California 90045-2659

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Loyola Marymount University is a private institution in Los Angeles with particular strength in business and psychology.

A mid-sized campus of 7.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,349 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $45,723.

Established

1865

Motto

Ad majorem Dei gloriam

Mascot

Iggy the Lion

Type

Private research university

Campus Visits

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40%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

7,171Students

11:1Student:Faculty

80%Grad Rate

$78,349Earnings 10yr

$45,723Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Loyola Marymount University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate40.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

40.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$58,974

Room & Board$20,713

Books & Supplies$938

Total Cost of Attendance$75,867

Average Net Price$45,723

Median Debt at Graduation$19,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$30,208

$30–48K$25,766

$48–75K$32,869

$75–110K$39,673

$110K+$53,926

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$45,723

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (111)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

7,171

Gender Split

53% / 47%

Women / Men

First Generation

22%

Pell Grant Recipients

13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40%

Black 8%

Hispanic 25%

Asian 10%

Two+ 8%

Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate79.8%

Freshman Retention88.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,763

8 Years$70,573

10 Years$78,349

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$65,100

Men

$82,400

Rankings

U.S. News

#102

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Forbes

#137

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History & Fun Facts

•Vincent's College for Boys, founded and run by the Vincentians until 1911.
•The university served as the first institution of higher learning in Southern California.
•In 1865, the Vincentians were commissioned by Thaddeus Amat y Brusi to found the school in Los Angeles.
•John Asmuth was the first president-rector.
•, north of Los Angeles Trade–Technical College, 1905 The new 7th Street campus, a stone building now called St.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M

11 mi(19 min)

San Diegopop. 1.4M

113 mi(196 min)

San Franciscopop. 870K

345 mi(598 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles2 mi

SAN San Diego111 mi

LAS Las Vegas235 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2602 mi · ~75h 10m drive

New York, NY2457 mi · ~70h 59m drive

Hartford, CT2522 mi · ~72h 51m drive

Providence, RI2586 mi · ~74h 42m drive

Albany, NY2464 mi · ~71h 11m drive

Syracuse, NY2343 mi · ~67h 41m drive

Rochester, NY2270 mi · ~65h 35m drive

Buffalo, NY2205 mi · ~63h 42m drive

Philadelphia, PA2399 mi · ~69h 18m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2143 mi · ~61h 55m drive

Harrisburg, PA2307 mi · ~66h 39m drive

Newark, NJ2448 mi · ~70h 43m drive

Washington, DC2305 mi · ~66h 35m drive

Baltimore, MD2326 mi · ~67h 12m drive

Atlanta, GA1943 mi · ~56h 8m drive

Charlotte, NC2126 mi · ~61h 25m drive

Raleigh, NC2243 mi · ~64h 48m drive

Miami, FL2345 mi · ~67h 45m drive

Orlando, FL2207 mi · ~63h 45m drive

Tampa, FL2159 mi · ~62h 22m drive

Nashville, TN1787 mi · ~51h 37m drive

New Orleans, LA1679 mi · ~48h 30m drive

Richmond, VA2293 mi · ~66h 15m drive

Chicago, IL1754 mi · ~50h 40m drive

Detroit, MI1991 mi · ~57h 31m drive

Minneapolis, MN1533 mi · ~44h 17m drive

St. Louis, MO1597 mi · ~46h 8m drive

Kansas City, MO1366 mi · ~39h 28m drive

Indianapolis, IN1817 mi · ~52h 29m drive

Columbus, OH1985 mi · ~57h 21m drive

Cleveland, OH2056 mi · ~59h 24m drive

Milwaukee, WI1753 mi · ~50h 39m drive

Dallas, TX1248 mi · ~36h 3m drive

Houston, TX1380 mi · ~39h 52m drive

Austin, TX1234 mi · ~35h 39m drive

San Antonio, TX1210 mi · ~34h 57m drive

Los Angeles, CA11 mi · ~19 min drive

San Francisco, CA345 mi · ~9h 58m drive

San Diego, CA113 mi · ~3h 16m drive

Seattle, WA964 mi · ~27h 51m drive

Portland, OR829 mi · ~23h 57m drive

Denver, CO841 mi · ~24h 18m drive

Phoenix, AZ366 mi · ~10h 34m drive

Salt Lake City, UT590 mi · ~17h 3m drive

Honolulu, HI2549 mi · ~73h 38m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Los Angeles (LAX)2 miles

Rental car

3 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

4 min$2-4

San Diego (SAN)111 miles

Rental car

167 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

222 min$133-222

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award