Los Angeles,
CA
About LMU
Loyola Marymount University is a private, religious college in the suburb of Los Angeles, California. LMU was founded in 1911. The college enrolls around 10,184 students a year, including 7,127 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Loyola Marymount University
In 2022, LMU accepted 46% of applicants. In 2022, 19,045 students applied to LMU and 8,727 were admitted.
| Loyola Marymount University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 46% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 33% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 67% |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 67% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 18% |
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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.
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LMU ACT Scores
ACT Range
28 - 32
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
32 and Above
28 to 32
28 and Less
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LMU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1260 - 1410
Math SAT Range
630 - 720
Reading SAT Range
620 - 700
LMU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$67,864
In State$67,864
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at LMU is like? There are approximately 10,184 students enrolled at LMU, including 7,127 undergraduate students and 3,057 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 Time3%
Part Time66%
In State34%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
10,184
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
46%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$50,283
Out-of-State
$50,283
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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