LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY (LMU)
- One Lmu Drive
- Los Angeles, CA 90045
- OPEID College Code: 01164900
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- General Phone: (310) 338-2700
- President: Robert B Lawton, S.j., Ph.d.
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 9,015
- College Alias: LMU
- College Mascot: Lions
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Loyola Marymount University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Website
- www.lmu.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
Loyola Marymount University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admission.lmu.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,738 | 5,718 | 9,456 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,284 (61%) | 3,310 (58%) | 5,594 (59%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 564 (25%) | 821 (25%) | 1,385 (25%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,217 | 88% |
| ACT ® Exam | 641 | 46% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 550 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 24 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 23 | 29 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: LMU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 80%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 48% | 15% | 12% | 65% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,972 | $5,203 | $9,317 | $16,667 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 23 | 20 | 28 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,535 | 1,521 | 2,546 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $35,419 | $33,932 | $31,814 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $35,419 | $33,932 | $31,814 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $35,419 | $33,932 | $31,814 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,360 | $1,314 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,025 | $11,808 | $11,290 |
| Other Expenses | $3,042 | $2,105 | $2,105 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,290 | $11,290 | $10,540 |
| Other Expenses | $3,963 | $2,304 | $2,304 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,140 | $2,304 | $3,474 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $52,124 | $49,205 | $46,523 |
| In-State | $52,124 | $49,205 | $46,523 |
| Out of State | $52,124 | $49,205 | $46,523 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $52,310 | $48,886 | $45,972 |
| In-State | $52,310 | $48,886 | $45,972 |
| Out of State | $52,310 | $48,886 | $45,972 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $41,197 | $38,766 | $36,602 |
| In-State | $41,197 | $38,766 | $36,602 |
| Out of State | $41,197 | $38,766 | $36,602 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,015 Undergraduate: 5,833 Graduate: 3,182
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,812 Female: 5,203
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,487 Female: 3,346
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,325 Female: 1,857
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,950 Part-Time: 1,065
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,522 Part-Time: 311
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,428 Part-Time: 754
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 322 | 4% |
| American Indian | 52 | 0.6% |
| Black | 662 | 7% |
| Asian | 1,269 | 14% |
| Hispanic | 1,736 | 19% |
| White | 4,794 | 53% |
| Unknown | 180 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 132 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,567 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,541 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,554 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,266 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 441 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 195 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 198 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 115 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,143 | 1,669 | 474 |
| Faculty Status | 1,031 | 580 | 451 |
| Tenured Faculty | 330 | 330 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 92 | - | 92 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 958 | 507 | 451 |
| Primarily Instruction | 488 | 37 | 451 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 234 | 231 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 441 | 431 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 510 | 500 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 283 | 277 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 59 | 59 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 103 | 102 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,193 (431) | $95,218 (258) | $82,698 (173) |
| Professor | $113,623 (162) | $115,642 (123) | $107,255 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $87,104 (104) | $87,757 (59) | $86,247 (45) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,387 (135) | $68,357 (66) | $72,328 (69) |
| Instructor | $63,506 (30) | $65,314 (10) | $62,602 (20) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $145,138 (76) | $155,007 (40) | $134,172 (36) |
| Professor | $170,223 (45) | $172,595 (29) | $165,924 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $114,615 (24) | $112,095 (10) | $116,415 (14) |
| Instructor | $88,523 (7) | $74,080 (1) | $90,930 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,474 (507) | $99,461 (298) | $87,363 (209) |
| Professor | $119,200 (207) | $120,522 (152) | $115,547 (55) |
| Associate Professor | $88,355 (128) | $88,331 (69) | $88,384 (59) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,387 (135) | $68,357 (66) | $72,328 (69) |
| Instructor | $65,194 (37) | $64,886 (11) | $65,325 (26) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $7,439,850 | $2,851,606 | $4,588,244 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 38% | 62% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 429 | 195 | 234 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 395 | 180 | 215 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 79 | 38 | 41 |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - |
| Rowing | 77 | 29 | 48 |
| Soccer | 62 | 30 | 32 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Swimming | 23 | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Water Polo | 51 | 25 | 26 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $94,501 | $59,524 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $52,242 | $36,449 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 56 | 26 | 30 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Rowing | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Water Polo | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 88%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 80% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 81% |
| Female | 79% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 86% |
| American Indian | 93% |
| Black | 66% |
| Asian | 82% |
| Hispanic | 80% |
| White | 81% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 71% |
| 5 Years | 78% |
| 6 Years | 80% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 6 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 20 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 21 | 46 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 6 |
Loyola Marymount University Reviews
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009