School Overview

Loyola Marymount University has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Los Angeles, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

One Lmu Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
Main Phone: (310) 338-2700
Web Site: www.lmu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 7,553 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 475 male students and 735 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 39.3% of the student body, while females made up 60.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (6)%, Hispanic (17)%, Asian (12)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 510. One quarter of students scored at least 610.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 520 or higher. One fourth of students scored 620 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies
• Cultural And Ethnic Studies
• Other Area, Cultural, And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Business

• General Communications
• Radio And Television Broadcasting
• Specialized Communication

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Bilingual Education
• Educational Administration
• Educational Psychology
• Other Education
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Industrial And Engineering Management
• Mechanical Engineering

• General English Language

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology
• Urban Studies

• Family Development

• Liberal Arts

• Biological And Physical Sciences
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Law And Legal

• Biochemistry
• Biology

• Classical, Ancient, And Near East Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics

• Dance
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music
• Photography And Film

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Counseling Psychology
• General Psychology

• Pastoral Counseling
• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

Loyola Marymount University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Loyola Marymount University is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Loyola Marymount University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• West Coast Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• Recommendations are recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.