,·Private Research University·Est. 1911
“A premier Jesuit university perched above the Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles — where academic excellence, creative ambition, and social justice come together.”
Loyola Marymount University, founded in 1911 and guided by the Jesuit and Marymount educational traditions, is one of the top-ranked universities in the western United States. Situated on a stunning bluff above Playa Vista with views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains, LMU's campus is one of the most beautiful in Los Angeles. LMU is known nationally for its film, television, and screen arts programs through the School of Film and Television — one of the premier film schools in the country with deep ties to the Hollywood industry. The College of Business Administration, the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering, and the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts round out a comprehensive academic portfolio. LMU's pre-law, pre-med, and social justice programs draw students committed to professional excellence and ethical leadership. LMU's location in Los Angeles is a genuine academic asset. Students have access to the entertainment industry (studios, agencies, and production companies are minutes away), major tech firms in Silicon Beach, world-class healthcare systems, and the full cultural richness of one of the world's most dynamic cities. The university's Jesuit tradition ensures that all this professional opportunity is grounded in a values-centered education.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
National Universities
US News 2026
Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceEarly Action
Non-binding — decisions mid-December
Regular Decision
Decisions late March
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$60,932
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
One of the premier film schools in the US, offering undergraduate programs in film production, screenwriting, animation, and television production with direct access to the Hollywood industry.
An AACSB-accredited business school with strong programs in finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, benefiting from LMU's Silicon Beach location.
A focused science and engineering school offering strong programs in computer science, engineering, biology, and chemistry with emphasis on undergraduate research.
The heart of LMU's Jesuit liberal arts core, offering programs across philosophy, theology, English, history, political science, and the arts.
4 years
Consistently ranked top 10 nationally (Hollywood Reporter #5 in 2024 and 2025); LA-adjacent location gives unmatched access to industry internships at major studios, agencies, and streamers.
4 years
AACSB-accredited College of Business Administration with majors in finance, marketing, accounting, and entrepreneurship; recruiting pipeline into LA finance, entertainment, and consumer brands.
4 years
STEM-designated CS program in the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering with emphases in AI, cybersecurity, and game development; eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $89,487
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
