Loyola Marymount University offers rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to academically ambitious students committed to lives of meaning and purpose. We benefit from our location in Los Angeles, a dynamic city that brings into sharp focus the issues of our time and provides an ideal context for study, research, creative work, and active engagement.
- 615 Academic Staff
- 10,056 Students
- 1,005 Students (int'l)
- 5,430 Students (female)
- Private Institution Type
PhD Programmes
About
History
Founded in 1911, LMU is a top-ranked university rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real-world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body.
Education
We offer 60 major and 55 minor undergraduate degrees and programs. For graduate students, we have 39 master's degree programs, one education doctorate, one juris doctorate, one doctorate of juridical science and 10 credential/authorization programs.
Research
Research at LMU tackles important questions, large and small. Across the arts, sciences and humanities, faculty and students explore challenges that stand to make the world a better place. Student research provides an opportunity for high-impact, active learning through one-on-one interaction with faculty mentors, and grows students as critical thinkers, problem solvers, and intellectual independents.
LMU is home to 17 interdisciplinary research centers and institutes, where students and faculty wrestle with some of the most pressing social, economic, and spiritual issues of our time.
Career
At CPD, our first priority is your professional development, as we work with employers, recruiters and alumni to bring about exciting career opportunities tailored to your strengths and interests. It is our firm belief that LMU’s diverse academic community is made up of the leaders, innovators and healers of tomorrow, so our dedicated staff is pleased to assist with your endeavors along the way.
Services
Student services
The Division of Student Affairs at Loyola Marymount University provides a variety of student-centered services, programs and learning opportunities that reflect ‘cura personalis’ (‘care for the person’), a fundamental element of Jesuit education.
Housing services
With the No. 11 "Most Beautiful Campus" in the country, Loyola Marymount University's Student Housing has many amazing living options for its students — some with an ocean view. Traditional residence halls, suites, apartments and theme houses that enhance the academic experience are home to more than 3,200 students who live on campus. Our facilities provide everything you need to live comfortably and excel academically.
Library services
At the William H. Hannon Library, we seek to foster excellence in academic achievement through an array of distinctive services that enable learners to feed their curiosity, experience new worlds, develop their ideas, inform their decision-making, and inspire others.
ICT services
What We Do :
- Accounts & Passwords:Members of the LMU community have various accounts (username and password) for access to ITS resources
- Network & Infrastructure:All ITS services are delivered via our network infrastructure.
- Computer Replacement :The University's Resource Management Plan (RMP) is the phased replacement of all University-owned computers over a 4 year cycle.
Medical services
Student Health Services (SHS) strives to create a safe and healthy campus community by providing health services, opportunities, and experiences which support academic pursuits and personal development. The Student Health Services team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, an x-ray technologist, and trained support staff.
Student Life
Campus life
Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship.
Sports facilities
Campus Recreation and Student Facilities supports the Loyola Marymount University community in the areas of facilities, programs and services. We strive to offer quality customer service while continuing to grow and change with the interests of our members.
The Burns Recreation Center (BRC) features a fitness center, studios, multi-purpose courts, tennis courts and an Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool. In addition to lockers and showers, the Burns Rec Center offers the Finish Line where you can purchase energy bars, juices, protein shakes and equipment check-out. The goal of the BRC is to fulfill the needs of all of our members by providing them with the best experience possible.Student clubs
Loyola Marymount University students have ample opportunities to get involved outside the classroom with more than 200 registered student organizations, 24 sorority and fraternities and an engaged in student government. Commited to service and justice, LMU was ranked No. 3 nationwide for the having "Students Most Engaged in Community Service" with our students volunteering nearly 200,000 hours at more than 350 community organizations.
Accreditation
Loyola Marymount University is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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