Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA · Private
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Loyola Marymount University admitted 48.2% of applicants university-wide (10,992 of 22,798).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 48.2% | 10,992 | 22,798 |
| In-state | 55.0% | 6,673 | 12,133 |
| Out-of-state | 52.3% | 4,166 | 7,958 |
| International applicants | 5.7% | 153 | 2,707 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 42.4% | 364 | 858 |
| Men | 52.7% | 4,618 | 8,756 |
| Women | 45.4% | 6,374 | 14,042 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 42.4%, vs 48.2% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 10,992 admitted students, 1,536 enrolled (14.0% yield).
Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1265–1410
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 28–33
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.75–4.00
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $98,594/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $68,042 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $30,552 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $98,594/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $32,268 |
| $30k–48k | $34,535 |
| $48k–75k | $34,351 |
| $75k–110k | $40,557 |
| Over $110k | $58,371 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- LMU Scholarship — $15,000–$25,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Loyola Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Merit)
- LMU Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- National Merit Finalist Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- LMU Scholarship — $15,000–$25,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Loyola Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Merit)
- LMU Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose/Personal Essay
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose/Personal Essay
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Loyola Marymount University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 2 college-specific supplements:
- The LMU community is made up of diverse individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Tell us about a personal experience that has shaped your character or values and how it will contribute to the LMU community.500 words · Optional
- Why Loyola Marymount University? Explore your reasons for choosing LMU. Consider your academic and personal aspirations and how LMU's mission and community will support those goals.500 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $78,349
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 78.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 88.7%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,500
- At graduation
Loyola Marymount University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #102
- WSJ: #322
- Forbes: #137
- Niche: #197
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (30%), Visual & performing arts (19%), Social sciences (13%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 54% of class sections have under 20 students.
Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.