Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is a private Jesuit and Marymount Catholic university founded in 1911, located on a stunning bluff above the Pacific Ocean near Los Angeles International Airport. LMU enrolls approximately 10,000 students and is known for its School of Film and Television (one of the top film schools in the US), its values-based business education, and its commitment to the Jesuit mission of educating the whole person. LMU is consistently ranked among the top Catholic universities in the United States.

Schools and Colleges

• School of Film and Television — Top film school with Hollywood connections
• College of Business Administration — AACSB-accredited Jesuit business programs
• Seaver College of Science and Engineering — ABET-accredited programs
• Loyola Law School — Top-50 US law school in Downtown LA
• School of Education — Teacher preparation and education research
• Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts — Humanities and social sciences

How to Apply

• Application: Common App
• Application Fee: $60
• Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1230–1420, ACT 27–32
• Acceptance Rate: ~36%

Key Deadlines

• Early Action: November 1
• Regular Decision: January 15