About
Loyola Marymount University (LMU), formerly St. Vincent's College, is a private Jesuit and Marymount research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. LMU enrolls over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, making it the largest Catholic university on the West Coast of the United States. It was founded in 1865 by the Vincentians and merged with Marymount College in 1973.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 7.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 100 Title IV programs, 39 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 1 fails. 60 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Pass / fail distribution
- Passing39 · 39.0%
- No Data60 · 60.0%
- Failing1 · 1.0%
Severity spectrum
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Near the line (±5%)
Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Programmatic accreditations · 7
Action history · 14
- Feb 2025Renewal of AccreditationWASC Senior College and University Commission
- Feb 2022Renewal of AccreditationCommission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools · Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
- Jun 2020Renewal of AccreditationCommission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools · Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
- Feb 2020Grant Substantive Change: ProgramWASC Senior College and University Commission
- Jan 2020Renewal of AccreditationCommission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools · Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 1,350 students received $8.4M in Pell grants, alongside $125.3M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 1,779 borrowers who entered repayment, 17 (0.9%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Loyola Marymount
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Men vs women · spending splits
Sport-by-sport · 13
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus32
- Non-campus8
Includes 9 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Loyola Marymount vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Loyola Marymount selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectLoyola Marymount University | 79% | — | 10,179 | $45,723 | R2 Research |
| 82% | 65.4% | 9,760 | $47,527 | R2 Research | |
| 83% | 79.8% | 8,581 | $32,380 | R2 Research | |
| 86% | 81.7% | 7,470 | $36,371 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 83% | 62.9% | 8,976 | $45,409 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 62% | 86.5% | 4,605 | $22,689 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 69% | 41.2% | 1,439 | $37,208 | — | |
| 88% | 48.0% | 9,728 | $50,959 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 76% | 76.9% | 7,189 | $34,802 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 84% | 52.4% | 9,714 | $31,265 | R2 Research | |
| 70% | 61.7% | 8,913 | $39,495 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 68% | 86.4% | 5,501 | $32,342 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| Peer group median | 81% | 65.4% | 8,747 | $36,790 |
Institutions like Loyola Marymount
Explore the federal data for institutions in Loyola Marymount's comparison group.
- R2 ResearchCalifornia
Chapman University
Grad rate82%Admit rate65.4%Enrollment9,760Net price$47,527View data - R2 ResearchNebraska
Creighton University
Grad rate83%Admit rate79.8%Enrollment8,581Net price$32,380View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalWashington
Gonzaga University
Grad rate86%Admit rate81.7%Enrollment7,470Net price$36,371View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalCalifornia
Pepperdine University
Grad rate83%Admit rate62.9%Enrollment8,976Net price$45,409View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalColorado
Regis University
Grad rate62%Admit rate86.5%Enrollment4,605Net price$22,689View data - Pennsylvania
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster
Grad rate69%Admit rate41.2%Enrollment1,439Net price$37,208View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalCalifornia
Santa Clara University
Grad rate88%Admit rate48.0%Enrollment9,728Net price$50,959View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalWashington
Seattle University
Grad rate76%Admit rate76.9%Enrollment7,189Net price$34,802View data - R2 ResearchCalifornia
University of San Diego
Grad rate84%Admit rate52.4%Enrollment9,714Net price$31,265View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalCalifornia
University of San Francisco
Grad rate70%Admit rate61.7%Enrollment8,913Net price$39,495View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalOhio
Xavier University
Grad rate68%Admit rate86.4%Enrollment5,501Net price$32,342View data
Loyola Marymount Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Institutional Research conducts research, plays leadership and consulting roles, and serves as the steward for the campus's official statistics, while ensuring compliance with governmental requirements.
Visit IR office page- Christine ChavezAssociate Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness
- Michelle Castellanos, Ph.D.Director of Strategic Research and Evaluation
- Sarah Yoshikawa, Ph.D.Director of Data Management and Business Intelligence
- Alan Nong, Ph.D.Associate Director of Institutional Research
- Bryce Mason, Ph.D.Senior Institutional Research Associate
- Kenny LeData Scientist
- Megan Key, Ph.D.Institutional Research Associate
- Ramon Medina-Sanchez, Ph.D.Institutional Research Associate
- Ritchie FuentesInstitutional Research Associate
- Codi YoungInstitutional Research Associate
Common Data Set
Loyola Marymount's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Affordability & Value
Cost of attendance
GTotal sticker cost of attendance is $92,406 (2026-2027).
Sticker vs. net price
G+HSticker $92,406 → about $52,684 net for aided students after the average need-based grant ($39,722); 71% of demonstrated need is met.
Where grant aid comes from
H178% of need-based grant dollars come from the institution itself.
Graduate debt
H4/H539% of graduates borrowed; those who did owed $33,482 on average.
Outcomes & Equity
Graduation & retention
B6-year graduation rate 79%; first-year retention 89%.
Equity: Pell graduation gap
B4Pell-grant recipients graduate 1 pts below the overall rate (78% vs 79%).
Academic Experience
Class-size distribution
I354% of classes have under 20 students; 1% have 50+.
Faculty profile
IKey faculty indicators.
Degrees by discipline
JSTEM-dominant: ~11% of bachelor's degrees are in computing, engineering, math & sciences.
Student Body & Diversity
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
B2Undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity.
International students
B28% of undergraduates are international (nonresident).
Undergrad vs graduate
B17,187 undergraduates and 2,875 graduate students.
Transfer Path
Transfer admissions
D13,036 transfer applicants → 1,706 admitted (56.2%) → 494 enrolled
Reports & documents (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookOfficial Statistics - Loyola Marymount UniversityThe official statistics and other reporting section on the Loyola Marymount University website provides a comprehensive overview of current and historical trends on student enrollment and various student achievement metrics. Reports are developed by the Office of Institutional Research and Decision Support and include data on admissions, enrollment trends, retention and graduation rates, profiles of students and faculty, and degree completions. The site also offers insights into undergraduate major-switching patterns, retention rates for first-time and transfer students, and faculty and staff counts. The Common Data Set for LMU from 2008 to present can also be accessed.academics.lmu.edu
- Strategic planThe Plan - Loyola Marymount University2021Loyola Marymount University's strategic plan for 2021-2026, titled 'Creating the World We Want to Live In,' envisions the formation of ethical leaders capable of tackling global challenges. It establishes three main commitments: Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Innovation and Adaptability; and Extending Our Reach Beyond the Bluff. The plan includes five spotlight initiatives, each with distinct goals and objectives, aimed at driving the university toward its strategic vision.resources.lmu.edu
Grants & funding (6)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
- opportunityMellon Habitable Worlds Faculty FellowshipsMellon Foundationinstitution_site$10,000
- opportunityAcademic Technology Committee Teaching and Learning GrantsLoyola Marymount Universityinstitution_site$5,000
- opportunityExperiential Learning for Mission Core Curriculum Development GrantLoyola Marymount Universityinstitution_site$5,000
- opportunityIPP Sustainable Development Goals Curriculum Development GrantLoyola Marymount Universityinstitution_site$5,000
- opportunityDelphi Award: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty (NTTF) Professional Development GrantLoyola Marymount Universityinstitution_site
- opportunityFaith & Justice GrantsLoyola Marymount Universityinstitution_site
Notable alumni of Loyola Marymount (13)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Bob BeemerFilm and Television
- Barbara BroccoliFilm and Television
- Effie T. BrownFilm and Television
- Mila KunisFilm and Television
- Colin HanksFilm and Television
- Linda CardelliniFilm and Television
- Johnnie CochranLaw
- Benjamin CayetanoPolitics
- Tony CoelhoPolitics
- Alejandro MayorkasPolitics
- Kevin KileyPolitics
- Rick AdelmanSports
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