Loyola Marymount University
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 funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
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.
What families actually pay
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.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Loyola Marymount vs IPEDS peer group
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% | 45.1% | 10,179 | $45,723 | R2 Research |
Chapman University | 82% | 65.4% | 9,760 | $47,527 | R2 Research |
Creighton University | 83% | 79.8% | 8,581 | $32,380 | R2 Research |
Gonzaga University | 86% | 81.7% | 7,470 | $36,371 | Doctoral/Professional |
Pepperdine University | 83% | 62.9% | 8,976 | $45,409 | Doctoral/Professional |
Regis University | 62% | 86.5% | 4,605 | $22,689 | Doctoral/Professional |
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster | 69% | 41.2% | 1,439 | $37,208 | Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional |
Santa Clara University | 88% | 48.0% | 9,728 | $50,959 | Doctoral/Professional |
Seattle University | 76% | 76.9% | 7,189 | $34,802 | Doctoral/Professional |
University of San Diego | 84% | 52.4% | 9,714 | $31,265 | R2 Research |
University of San Francisco | 70% | 61.7% | 8,913 | $39,495 | Doctoral/Professional |
Xavier University | 68% | 86.4% | 5,501 | $32,342 | Doctoral/Professional |
| Peer group median | 81% | 64.1% | 8,747 | $36,790 |
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 (18)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Documents & reports (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 opportunities (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
IR job openings (4)
Institutional Research and analytics roles currently posted at this institution.
Notable alumni (17)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Toni Lee JimenezPublishing
- Stephen WaldenEntrepreneurship
- Letty Cabrera-CalvoEntrepreneurship
- Jonathan GoladTechnology
- 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
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