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Loyola Marymount University

About Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount University is a Jesuit, private, Marymount research university. It is the mother institution of Loyola Law School. Established in 1865, the university's six colleges offer 55 minor courses and 60 major courses for undergraduates. The graduate division offers 12 credential and 51 master's degree programmes, in addition to 1 Juris doctoral, 1 education doctoral, and 1 doctor of juridical science degree programmes.

The university is one of the largest Roman Catholic universities on the West Coast of the United States as of 2019. The university offers an Air Force ROTC programme, an Honors degree with a unique core curriculum, and numerous year-long, semester-long, and summer study abroad programmes in Australia, the United States, Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Loyola Marymount University Rankings

  • #75 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2022

Why Loyola Marymount University?

  • "Best Universities with Master's Programs in the West" ranks LMU third. 2014, U.S. News & World Report
  • Loyola Law ranks sixth in trial advocacy programmes and seventh in tax law. U.S.
  • News & World Report, 2014, and ranks 28th within the Western region and 149th overall. The 2013 Forbes guide to "America's Top Colleges"
  • LMU offers 60 undergraduate majors and 56 undergraduate minors.
  • Academically ambitious students can enrol in rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programmes at Loyola Marymount University.

Loyola Marymount University Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
MBA (1 Courses) 30 month USD 35400
Engineering (1 Courses) 4 year USD 43256
Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) 4 year USD 43526

Admission Standards - Very High

SAT 1210/1390
ACT 27/31
Weighted GPA 3.85

Applications Accepted - 50.1% 

Applications Due Jan 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $60

How to Apply?

The process and requirements for admission to the Loyola Marymount University has been discussed below:
Application Portal: Common Application/ Coalition Application/ LMU Application
Application Fee: 60 USD
Admission Requirements: 

  • Completed application form
  • Official academic transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
  • Standardized scores to study in the U.S.
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume

Loyola Marymount University English Language Proficiency Score

The minimum score requirements are given in the table below:

Test Minimum Requirements
TOEFL-IBT 90
TOEFL-PBT 550
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo English Test 105
PTE 53

Loyola Marymount University Highlights

University Type Private
Establishment Year 1911
Location Los Angeles, California
Campus Setting Urban
No. of Campuses 3
Campus Accommodation capacity 3,200+
Endowment (2018) 471.8 Million USD
Student Retention Rate 89%
Mode of Program Full-time/ part-time/ online
Student-faculty ratio 10:1
Mode of Application Common Application/ Coalition Application/ LMU Application
Financial Aid Scholarships, loans, grants
Work-study Available
Admission Helpdesk 310-338-2750 or admission@lmu.edu

Loyola Marymount University Annual Cost to Attend

Fee Cost
Tuition $51,820
Books and Supplies $1,080
Other Fees $1,157
Room and Board $14,268
Budget for Other Expenses $2,933
Total One Year Cost $71,258

Know more about Studying in USA

Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA USD 700 to 1000 Per Month
Entrance Exams in USA TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in USA Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More
Post Study Work Permit in USA One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in USA USD 160
Student Visa in USA F1 Visa for USA allows you study permit in USA in full time academic courses. Any accredited school, college, university, academic institute, seminary, or conservatory in USA must accept you beforehand to apply for F1 visa in USA. Know More
Intakes in USA There are Three Intakes in USA: Fall (August-September), Spring (January) Know More
Top Job Sectors in USA Health Care, Education, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Business Services, Finance.
Economy in USA GDP Growth of 2.1% (Q4 2019), The Larges Economy of the World by Nominal

Loyola Marymount University Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 43,550

Postgraduate

$ 43,550

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 4,800

Campus accommodation

$ 13,800

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.