Loyola Marymount University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

Loyola Marymount University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 10,165 students enrolled. This school was established in 1911 and is one of the 41 schools and colleges located in Los Angeles, California.

Loyola Marymount University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Loyola Marymount University.

Majors
Offered
93
Loyola Marymount University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 93 majors. The most popular concentrations are Law, Education, Psychology, Film and Acting, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Loyola Marymount University student retention rate is high at 88% (well above California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
88%
Good
The graduation rate at Loyola Marymount University is very good: 83%.

Student to faculty ratio at Loyola Marymount University is good: 11:1. Find out more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $54,700 per academic year. The additional fees at Loyola Marymount University beyond tuition are around $900; this totals $55,600 per academic year.

Read the details about Loyola Marymount University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
41%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 21,695 applications were submitted and 8,963 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Loyola Marymount University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,600
High
Loyola Marymount University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Loyola Marymount University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Loyola Marymount University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 3,700 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: about $8,600 annually.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Loyola Marymount University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Loyola Marymount University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Loyola Marymount University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Loyola Marymount University
One Lmu Drive
Los Angeles, California
90045-2659, USA
Loyola Marymount University Location Map - Street View
Loyola Marymount University Location Map - City View

Alternatives to Loyola Marymount University

University of California Los AngelesUniversity of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
University of California Los Angeles Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $42k. On-campus housing. Around 46,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong biology, engineering, and psychology programs. SAT 1330, ACT 31 to enroll.

California State University FullertonCalifornia State University FullertonFullerton, CA
California State University Fullerton Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $18k. Premium on-campus housing option. Over 40,400 students. Dangerous campus. Well known for their business, management, and education programs. ACT 21 to enroll.

California State University Long BeachCalifornia State University Long BeachLong Beach, CA
California State University Long Beach Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $18k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. More than 39,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Specializes in management, business, and engineering programs. ACT 23 to enroll.

California State University NorthridgeCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridge, CA
California State University Northridge Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $18k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. About 37,600 students. Unsafe campus. Places a focus on management, psychology, and medical programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 19 to enroll.

University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
University of Southern California Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $63k. Above average on-campus housing. More than 49,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong management, business, and computer science programs. SAT 1480, ACT 34 to enroll.

University of California IrvineUniversity of California IrvineIrvine, CA
University of California Irvine Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Excellent retention rate. Tuition: $42k. On-campus housing option. Around 36,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong computer science, management, and psychology programs. SAT 1290, ACT 30 to enroll.

California State Polytechnic University PomonaCalifornia State Polytechnic University PomonaPomona, CA
California State Polytechnic University Pomona Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $18k. Above average on-campus housing. Approximately 27,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for management, business, and engineering programs. ACT 23 to enroll.

University of California RiversideUniversity of California RiversideRiverside, CA
University of California Riverside Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $42k. On-campus housing. Approximately 26,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Well known for biology, management, and business programs. SAT 1170, ACT 27 to enroll.

University of California Santa BarbaraUniversity of California Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
University of California Santa Barbara Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Excellent student retention rate. Tuition: $42k. On-campus housing option. Roughly 26,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Known for sociology and anthropology, mathematics, and biology programs. SAT 1300, ACT 31 to enroll.

University of California San DiegoUniversity of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CA
University of California San Diego Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Excellent student retention rate. Tuition: $42k. On-campus housing. Approximately 42,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Concentration on biology, engineering, and psychology programs. SAT 1370, ACT 31 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Otis College of Art and DesignOtis College of Art and DesignLos Angeles, CA
Otis College of Art and Design Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $49k. Above average on-campus housing. Over 1,400 students. Unsafe campus. Places a focus on art, computer science, and theater and drama programs. ACT 22 to enroll.

Westchester College of Nursing & Allied HealthWestchester College of Nursing & Allied HealthLos Angeles, CA
Westchester College of Nursing & Allied Health Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $14k. About 100 students. Safe campus.

Antioch University Los AngelesAntioch University Los AngelesCulver City, CA
Antioch University Los Angeles Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $16k. Over 900 students. Safe campus. Specializes in psychology, medical, and general studies programs.

Yo San University of Traditional Chinese MedicineYo San University of Traditional Chinese MedicineLos Angeles, CA
Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Rating
Master's and doctoral degrees. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

Spartan College of Aeronautics & TechnologySpartan College of Aeronautics & TechnologyInglewood, CA
Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology Rating
Associate's degrees. Around 400 students. Safe campus.

West Los Angeles CollegeWest Los Angeles CollegeCulver City, CA
West Los Angeles College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $10k. Approximately 8,700 students. Generally safe campus. Specializes in general studies, business, and medical assistant programs.

Reiss Davis Graduate SchoolReiss Davis Graduate SchoolLos Angeles, CA
Reiss Davis Graduate School Rating
Doctoral degrees. More than 100 students. Safe campus.

Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica CollegeSanta Monica, CA
Santa Monica College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $9k. Approximately 22,400 students. Generally safe campus. Top offerings include general studies, management, and business programs.

Pardee RAND Graduate SchoolPardee RAND Graduate SchoolSanta Monica, CA
Pardee RAND Graduate School Rating
Master's and doctoral degrees. Premium on-campus housing. Around 200 students. Safe campus.


Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental MedicineEmperor's College of Traditional Oriental MedicineSanta Monica, CA
Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine Rating
Master's and doctoral degrees. More than 200 students. Safe campus.

Los Angeles Southwest CollegeLos Angeles Southwest CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Southwest College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $10k. About 5,000 students. Generally safe campus. Best known for general studies, biology, and business programs.


Beverly Hills Design InstituteBeverly Hills Design InstituteBeverly Hills, CA
Beverly Hills Design Institute Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $23k. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

El Camino Community College DistrictEl Camino Community College DistrictTorrance, CA
El Camino Community College District Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. About 20,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Well known for general studies, business, and management programs.

Los Angeles College of AestheticsLos Angeles College of AestheticsLos Angeles, CA
Los Angeles College of Aesthetics Rating
Great retention rate. About 100 students. Safe campus.


CBD CollegeCBD CollegeLos Angeles, CA
CBD College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. About 1,300 students. Safe campus. Emphasis on medical, medical assistant, and radiology technology programs.

Smith Chason CollegeSmith Chason CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Smith Chason College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $18k. More than 1,700 students. Safe campus. Strong emphasis on medical program.

Mount Saint Mary's UniversityMount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles, CA
Mount Saint Mary's University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $45k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. About 2,500 students. Safe campus. Offers strong nursing, psychology, and medical programs. Affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. SAT 970, ACT 21 to enroll.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges
search by college name, city, or state

Similar Programs in California

Accounting and Finance
Read about 175 accounting and finance schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, Claremont, Oakland, and 113 more cities. About 6,900 accounting and finance diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for accounting and finance programs in CA is approximately $26,800.

Aerospace and Aeronautical
We list 20 aerospace and aeronautical schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Monterey, Santa Clara, La Jolla, San Diego, Bakersfield, Pomona, and 15 more cities. Around 1,500 aerospace and aeronautical diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for aerospace and aeronautical programs in CA is about $34,400.

Art
Our listing contains 192 art schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Claremont, Fresno, Riverside, Sacramento, and 130 other cities. Approximately 7,300 art degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for art programs in CA is around $22,400.

Biology
Our listing contains 200 biology schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, Fresno, and 133 other cities. Approximately 45,100 biology diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for biology programs in CA is about $22,400.

Broadcasting
Get the details about 113 broadcasting schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Hayward, Riverside, Oakland, and 83 other cities. Around 3,300 broadcasting diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for broadcasting programs in CA - $16,900.

Business
Read about 241 business schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine, Sacramento, Riverside, Fresno, and 143 more cities. About 64,000 business degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for business programs in CA is roughly $20,500.

Chemistry
We list 142 chemistry schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Riverside, Irvine, San Jose, and 93 more cities. Approximately 6,400 chemistry diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for chemistry programs in CA: $33,900.

Communication and Journalism
We list 193 communication and journalism schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, Irvine, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, and 127 other cities. Approximately 16,600 communication and journalism diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for communication and journalism programs in CA is about $23,500.

Computer Science
Our directory contains 238 computer science schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Claremont, Irvine, Sacramento, Riverside, and 138 more cities. Around 27,100 computer science diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for computer science programs in CA: $31,200.

Dance and Ballet
Get the details about 125 dance and ballet schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, El Cajon, Fresno, and 96 other cities. Around 1,500 dance and ballet diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for dance and ballet programs in CA is approximately $22,500.

Economics
Get the details about 150 economics schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Sacramento, San Francisco, Fullerton, Riverside, and 97 other cities. Around 11,800 economics diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for economics programs in CA: $31,900.

Education
Our listing contains 168 education schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Fresno, Irvine, San Francisco, Riverside, and 107 other cities. About 25,400 education diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for education programs in CA: $26,000.

Electrical and Electronics
Get the details about 77 electrical and electronics schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Pasadena, Lancaster, San Diego, Bakersfield, Orange, and 59 other cities. Around 2,700 electrical and electronics diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for electrical and electronics programs in CA: $12,300.

Engineering
Our listing contains 159 engineering schools and colleges in San Diego, Claremont, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and 108 more cities. About 25,300 engineering diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for engineering programs in CA is around $33,600.

English and Literature
We list 200 English and literature schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, and 129 more cities. About 9,100 English and literature diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in CA is around $27,000.

Ethnic and Cultural Studies
Learn about 143 ethnic and cultural studies schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Diego, Riverside, Fresno, and 99 more cities. Around 3,500 ethnic and cultural studies diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for ethnic and cultural studies programs in CA - $30,200.

Film and Acting
Learn about 79 film and acting schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Riverside, Irvine, and 49 other cities. Around 4,700 film and acting degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for film and acting programs in CA - $38,600.

Foreign Languages
Get the details about 164 foreign languages schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Sacramento, Riverside, Fresno, Oakland, and 110 more cities. Around 4,200 foreign languages diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for foreign languages programs in CA is approximately $22,200.

General Studies
Our listing contains 215 general studies schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Irvine, and 136 more cities. About 141,500 general studies diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for general studies programs in CA: $10,300.

Graphic Design and Animation
Our listing contains 138 graphic design and animation schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Irvine, Riverside, and 97 more cities. Approximately 3,700 graphic design and animation degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for graphic design and animation programs in CA is about $26,500.

History
Learn about 182 history schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, and 122 more cities. Around 5,400 history diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for history programs in CA is around $23,100.

Industrial Technologies
Our listing contains 128 industrial technologies schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Long Beach, Fresno, Sacramento, Fullerton, and 99 other cities. Around 3,500 industrial technologies degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for industrial technologies programs in CA is roughly $12,600.

Law
Our listing contains 69 law schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Irvine, San Francisco, Stockton, Fresno, Santa Ana, and 43 other cities. About 7,800 law degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for law programs in CA: $49,900.

Management
Our directory contains 261 management schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine, San Francisco, Sacramento, Claremont, and 148 more cities. About 73,100 management diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for management programs in CA - $22,600.

Marketing and Advertising
Get the details about 116 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Irvine, Riverside, Pasadena, and 80 more cities. About 2,700 marketing and advertising degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for marketing and advertising programs in CA: $32,100.

Mathematics
We reviewed 183 mathematics schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Sacramento, Fresno, Riverside, San Francisco, and 123 other cities. Approximately 11,600 mathematics degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for mathematics programs in CA is approximately $30,100.

Medical
Get the details about 283 medical schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, Claremont, Sacramento, Irvine, Anaheim, and 141 more cities. Approximately 34,300 medical diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for medical programs in CA is approximately $25,000.

Music
Our listing contains 167 music schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, Fresno, and 112 other cities. About 3,900 music degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for music programs in CA is about $31,500.

Natural Resources and Environment
Read about 132 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Monterey, and 88 more cities. Around 5,800 natural resources and environment diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for natural resources and environment programs in CA is roughly $33,700.

Occupational Therapy
Get the details about 184 occupational therapy schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Marcos, Fresno, Irvine, San Francisco, and 124 more cities. About 12,500 occupational therapy diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for occupational therapy programs in CA is around $19,400.

Paralegal
We reviewed 84 paralegal schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Irvine, Glendale, Santa Ana, Stockton, and 59 other cities. Around 2,500 paralegal degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for paralegal programs in CA is around $27,000.

Philosophy
We list 146 philosophy schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, and 98 other cities. Approximately 2,100 philosophy degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for philosophy programs in CA is about $33,800.

Physics
Learn about 154 physics schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Irvine, and 106 other cities. Approximately 4,100 physics diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for physics programs in CA is approximately $28,500.

Political Science
We list 186 political science schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, and 122 other cities. Around 10,900 political science diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for political science programs in CA is about $33,200.

Psychology
We reviewed 225 psychology schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Francisco, Fresno, and 144 other cities. About 49,100 psychology degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for psychology programs in CA is roughly $23,400.

Retailing and Wholesaling
Get the details about 91 retailing and wholesaling schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, Pasadena, Fresno, Riverside, and 74 more cities. Approximately 1,000 retailing and wholesaling diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for retailing and wholesaling programs in CA is approximately $22,200.

Sociology and Anthropology
Learn about 185 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, and 124 other cities. Around 19,100 sociology and anthropology diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for sociology and anthropology programs in CA: $23,500.

Theater and Drama
Our listing contains 179 theater and drama schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, and 122 more cities. About 4,100 theater and drama degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for theater and drama programs in CA is about $28,300.

Theology and Religion
We list 91 theology and religion schools and colleges in Berkeley, Claremont, Los Angeles, San Diego, Fullerton, San Francisco, Riverside, and 54 more cities. Approximately 2,300 theology and religion degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for theology and religion programs in CA: $27,800.

Urban Development
Get the details about 24 urban development schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Long Beach, San Luis Obispo, Irvine, Chico, and 15 more cities. Approximately 1,100 urban development diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for urban development programs in CA - $40,500.