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Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California 90045-2659

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Plan Your Visit

40%Acceptance
SAT Avg
7,171Students
11:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
$78,349Earnings 10yr
$45,723Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate40.3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

70.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

55

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

14

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

5

Motor Vehicle Theft

6

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

14

Drug Arrests

11

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (111)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

88%

Positive

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
10 Years$78,349

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#102
vs 2024
Forbes
#137
vs 2024

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Basketball teamsCollege worldCrossRowingTrackSwimming

History & Fun Facts

  • 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.

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)

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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