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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate41%
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About LMU
Loyola Marymount University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Los Angeles, California. LMU was founded in 1911. The college enrolls around 10,165 students per year, including 7,362 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Loyola Marymount University
Around 41% of applicants get into LMU each year. In 2022, 8,963 out of 21,695 total applicants were accepted.
| Loyola Marymount University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 41% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 61% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 59% |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 59% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 22% |
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Loyola Marymount University is located in the suburbs of Los Angeles.
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College Info
LMU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Feb 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to LMU is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to LMU is Feb 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Loyola Marymount University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
LMU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1280 - 1430
Math SAT Range
630 - 730
Reading SAT Range
640 - 720
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1430 and Above
Good
1280 to 1430
Avg
1280 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for LMU students is 1349. Applicants with SAT scores of 1430 and above have a good chance of being admitted to LMU, while applicants with SAT scores between 1280 to 1430 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1280 have a low chance of being offered a spot at LMU.
LMU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$77,903
In State$77,903
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$57,602
$57,602
Fees
$887
$887
Housing
$18,262
$18,262
Books
$1,152
$1,152
Student Life
Wondering what life at LMU is like? There are approximately 10,165 students enrolled at LMU, including 7,362 undergraduate students and 2,803 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 66% percent are from CA and 34% percent of students are from other states.
97%
Full Time2%
Part Time66%
In State34%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
10,165
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
41%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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