Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University is a private research university in Los Angeles, California, serving roughly 7,094 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 45.08% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $78,349 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $62,357
- 2024 Average Net Price: $48,381 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 45.08% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,094 98.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 78.87%
- Average SAT Score: 1359
Loyola Marymount University: what the data shows
Common questions about Loyola Marymount University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Loyola Marymount University?
Loyola Marymount University is located in Los Angeles, CA (ZIP 90045-2659).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Loyola Marymount University public or private?
Loyola Marymount University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Loyola Marymount University cost?
Published tuition: $62,357.
Average net price after aid: $48,381.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $32,268 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $34,535 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $34,351 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $40,557 |
| $110,001+ | $58,371 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $249,428.
How hard is it to get into Loyola Marymount University?
Admission rate: 45.08%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1359 and midpoint ACT 30.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Loyola Marymount University?
Total enrollment: 7,094 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Loyola Marymount University?
150%-time completion rate: 78.87%.
First-year retention: 88.6%.
What do graduates of Loyola Marymount University earn?
Median earnings: $62,763 six years after entry; $78,349 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,500.
13.22% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Loyola Marymount University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (2,939 completions)
- Law (JD) (339 completions)
- CIP 500602 (173 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (154 completions)
- General Psychology (133 completions)
- Finance, General (120 completions)
- CIP 013041 (117 completions)
- CIP 520701 (111 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (106 completions)
- Social Sciences (101 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Loyola Marymount University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 45.08%; completion rate 78.87%; median earnings $78,349 at 10 years; net price $48,381. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$62,357
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Loyola Marymount University was $62,357.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$48,381
2024 Value
In 2024 Loyola Marymount University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $48,381.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$193,524 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$48,381 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$249,428 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Loyola Marymount University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
13.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Loyola Marymount University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Loyola Marymount University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $40,265 | $40,265 | $34,879 |
| 2014 | $41,597 | $41,597 | $38,019 |
| 2015 | $42,795 | $42,795 | $37,606 |
| 2016 | $44,480 | $44,480 | $38,244 |
| 2017 | $46,386 | $46,386 | $40,676 |
| 2018 | $48,522 | $48,522 | $39,898 |
| 2019 | $50,683 | $50,683 | $42,861 |
| 2020 | $52,977 | $52,977 | $44,467 |
| 2021 | $53,526 | $53,526 | $34,580 |
| 2022 | $55,926 | $55,926 | $45,394 |
| 2023 | $58,974 | $58,974 | $45,723 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
45.08% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1359
ACT Average: 30
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Loyola Marymount University in 2024 is 7,094 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
67.95% 100% Completion Time
78.87% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 67.95% of students graduating from Loyola Marymount University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Loyola Marymount University.
Return on Investment
$19,500 Median Student Debt
$78,349 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
304.85% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Loyola Marymount University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Law (JD): 339 completions
CIP 50.0602: 173 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 154 completions
General Psychology: 133 completions
Finance, General: 120 completions
CIP 01.3041: 117 completions
CIP 52.0701: 111 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 106 completions
Social Sciences: 101 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 2,939 completions
Most popular programs at Loyola Marymount University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Loyola Marymount University graduates.
About
Loyola Marymount University is a private non-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA, offering 81 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 7,094 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 45.08%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1359. The institution maintains a 78.87% graduation rate. Approximately 13.22% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 81 distinct degree programs, Loyola Marymount University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Loyola Marymount University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $62,357 and average net price is $48,381 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Loyola Marymount University?
The admission rate is 45.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Loyola Marymount University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Loyola Marymount University reports midpoint SAT about 1359 and midpoint ACT about 30.
What do graduates of Loyola Marymount University earn?
Median earnings are $62,763 six years after entry and $78,349 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Loyola Marymount University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 78.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Loyola Marymount University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,500.
How big is Loyola Marymount University?
Total enrollment is about 7,094 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Loyola Marymount University public or private?
Loyola Marymount University is a private nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Loyola Marymount University an HBCU?
No. Loyola Marymount University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Loyola Marymount University a tribal college?
No. Loyola Marymount University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Loyola Marymount University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Loyola Marymount University reports 25.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Loyola Marymount University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Loyola Marymount University: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.