| Location: | Southwest |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Roman Catholic |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Lions |
| Nickname: | LMU |
The names "Loyola" and "Marymount" have long been associated with Catholic higher education in countries around the globe. Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, sanctioned the foundation of his order's first school in 1548. The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary have conducted educational institutions since their establishment in France in 1849 by Father Jean Gailhac. These two traditions of education have come together in Los Angeles as Loyola Marymount University.
The present University is the successor to the pioneer Catholic college and first institution of higher learning in Southern California. In 1865, the Vincentian Fathers inaugurated St. Vincent's College for boys in Los Angeles. When this school closed in 1911, members of the Society of Jesus opened the high school division of their newly founded Los Angeles College.
Rapid growth prompted the Jesuits to seek a new campus in 1917 and incorporate as Loyola College of Los Angeles in 1918. Relocating to the present Westchester campus in 1929, the school achieved university status one year later. Graduate instruction began in 1920 with the foundation of a separate law school. The formation of a graduate division occurred in June 1950, although the graduate work had formed an integral part of the Teacher Education Program during the preceding two years.
In separate, though parallel developments, the Religious of Sacred Heart of Mary began teaching local young women in 1923. Ten years later they opened up Marymount Junior College in Westwood, which grew to four-year status and began granting baccalaureate degrees in 1948. The school later transferred classes to a new campus on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in 1960.
Eight years later, Marymount College moved again, this time to the Westchester campus of Loyola University as an autonomous institution. At this juncture, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange joined the Marymount Sisters as partners.
After five years of sharing faculties and facilities, Loyola University and Marymount College merged and formed Loyola Marymount University in 1973. Through this union, the expanded university maintained the century-old mission of Catholic higher education in Los Angeles.
In articulating a vision for this unique collegiate enterprise, the Board of Trustees turned to the history of the four-century old Jesuit educational philosophy, as well as to the history and traditions of the Marymount and St. Joseph's Sisters. They also recognized the riches of a variety of religious traditions represented among the dedicated faculty and staff, which complement and enhance the school's heritage of Catholic values.
Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is a comprehensive co-educational private Roman Catholic Jesuit university in Los Angeles, California, United States. The University is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and one of five Marymount institutions of higher education. LMU was created in 1973 by the merger of Marymount College and Loyola University in Los Angeles. Loyola Marymount is the parent school to Loyola Law School located in downtown Los Angeles. LMU is also Ranked #4 by US News and World Report in the University-Master's (West): Top Schools.
The names "Loyola" and "Marymount" have long been associated with Catholic higher education in countries around the globe. Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of The Society Of Jesus, sanctioned the foundation of his order's first school in 1548. The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary have conducted educational institutions since their establishment in France in 1849 by Father Jean Gailhac. These two traditions of education have come together in Los Angeles as Loyola Marymount University.The present University is the successor to the pioneer Catholic college and first institution of higher learning in Southern California. In 1865, the Vincentian Fathers were commissioned by Bishop Thaddeus Amat y Brusi to found St. Vincent's College for boys in Los Angeles. Rev. John Asmuth, C.M. served as the first President Rector. The college was originally located in the Lugo Adobe House at the SE corner of Alameda Street and Los Angeles Street. The building was one of few two-story complexes in the city at that time and had been donated by Don Vincente Lugo. Although the building no longer stands, its original site is across Alameda Street from the current Union Station, on the Plaza near the southeast end of the city's historic Olvera Street. After two years, the school moved several blocks over. The campus was surrounded by Broadway, 6th Street, Hill Street, and 7th Street. St. Vincent's College folded into the Society of Jesus's newly founded Los Angeles College in 1911 as they simultaneously opened their high school division (Loyola High School). Richard A. Gleeson, S.J. served as the first Jesuit President.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 40% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (West Coast Conference) Baseball (West Coast Conference) Track (West Coast Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 27,710 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 27,162 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 548 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,859 | 22% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 8,027 | 19% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 12,166 | 52% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,881 | 56% | |
Any Aid: |
79% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 56% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 95% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 530, Math: 540 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 630, Math: 640 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 43% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 21, Math: 21 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 27, Math: 27 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question:
Loyola Marymount University Majors?
How would I find out which major to apply to at LMU so that I would have a better chance of getting in. My GPA is 2.9 and I received a 27 on my ACT. If you don't understand what I am asking here is an example: University of Illinois is a kind of hard to get into so alot of kids apply for an agriculture major and just swithch majors.
15 months ago
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I understand exactly what you are asking. Just make sure that you are not pretending to be interested in one thing in an effort to get into some impacted program, because you may never be able to make the switch (for example, if you say you want to get into accounting when what you really want is to get into the film school, you are out of luck. The areas I'm aware of that are hurting for students are accounting and information systems in the business school, and physics in the college of science and engineering. There are some other areas, like Chicana/o Studies, which have relatively few majors. Again, make sure that you would be satisfied to stick that major if you were not allowed to switch, because the popular majors might shut you out when you try to make the change unless you are such a fabulous student that they couldn't live without you (I know what I'm talking about. I used to be a department chair in one of those popular majors, and at one point the only people we allowed to transfer internally were those with GPAs over 3.8! We just couldn't handle the demand).
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Okay, so I want to apply to Loyola Marymount University when it is time for me to go to college. That's my first choice and that's the college I really want to get into.
I've been doing research and I was reading the recommendations for admissions. I have everything except for three years of foreign language, I have tried contacting LMU time after time so ask how much not having the three years of foreign language will affect my chances of getting in, and I have yet to get an answers.
Would anyone mind helping me out on what I should do???
Thanks in advance..
(sorry if this is too long!)
15 months ago
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They are Recommendations for Admission. You will not be precluded because you have not taken three years of a foreign language, especially if 3 years of a foreign language is not offered at your high school. But if the rest of your transcript looks solid and you have a good SAT score, then you will have a pretty good shot at getting in. If you are really concerned, then include a strong letter of recommendation. You could perhaps get one from your English teacher highlighting your abilities in language.
Some numbers to look at:
Average GPA: 3.6
Average SAT: 1168
If you are well above these two stats, your odds of getting in are very good.
The following are listed as admission factors:
Secondary School Record - Very Important
Class Rank - Important
Standardized Test Scores - Important
Essays - Important
Recommendations - Considered
You can use other categories to make up not having the recommended three years of a foreign language.
Good luck.
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How about their Finance/ Banking major? I also want to know how good is the networking at LMU. If I go to LMU will I find a job?
ow will USC or UCLA be better Business schools if they only offer UCLA- Economics as a major and USC- Pre- accounting and Business Admin. LMU has so many different business majors, I'm presuming students will be more focused on what they actually want to do in life instead of settling for Economics or Business Admin.
16 months ago
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Loyola Marymount has little clout outside of the West. (They had an awesome, high-scoring basketball team at one point, right?) If your goal is to stay out in California, then you will be fine. If you want to end up in New York or Chicago, you may have problems. UCLA or USC would be better choices for you.
However, if you think you will thrive at LMU, then make the most of the experience. Padding your resume with great quality internships and high leadership positions in campus organizations will help to overcome a lesser known school on your diploma.
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Was wondering...is this a sign...?
I am applying to Loyola Marymount University in L.A...Ad today recieved a packet with a semi-personalized letter from the head of admissions giving me reasons i should attend the university, I also recieved a brochure with it outlining aspects of the university (the type of guide that all unis and colleges have)...I mean they cant send this to all people who applied, would you say they are interested, or do you think this type of thing is givin out to every applicant...
18 months ago
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Many colleges/universities do this. A lot of colleges send out personalized letters to potential students to convince them to apply there and attend the school. I've recieved MANY of these letters, from colleges that I wasn't even thinking about going to. Unless it's an acceptance letter, I don't think it nessarily means anything. It could also be that they send those letters to all students who apply in order to convince them to choose that school (since most people apply to more than one school). It could be different for different schools, so it might mean something. Try giving the school a call and find out what it means (if anything).
Good Luck!!!!
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Nope -- not even close. UCSB is much more selective and prestigious.
At UCSB, 95% of the students are in the top 10% of their classes and the average SAT score is about 1300 (math plus verbal).
At Loyola Marymount, only about 30% are in the top 10% of their classes and the average SAT score is about 200 points lower.
US News ranks UCSB at #47 -- making it a first tier national university and research institution. It ranks Loyola Marymount as a decent regional school (where research is not important).
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Question:
how's LMU's film school?
im planning to transfer into university and major in filming, juz wondering if Loyola Marymount Uni's filming school is good or not, if not, then what other uni for filming are recommended?
24 months ago
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LMU's film school is great. In fact, it is one of the schools best programs. The only downside is that since LMU is a smaller school, there are a limited number of courses to select from when pursuing your degree and only a hand full of professors to teach them. The good thing though is since it is a smaller program, you get lots of attention and have great connections to the surrounding community such as lion gate, etc. Other options around the area that are more renowned include UCLA and USC that have a much larger film department and offer more courses in the field.
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