B+
Very Good
Score: 70/100

Loyola Marymount University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Los Angeles, California 90045
Outcomes
A
86/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
B+
78/100
Experience
A+
93/100
Prestige
B+
75/100

Quick Stats

10,256
Total Enrollment
80%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
40%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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  • Avg home value near campus: $1,489,766
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,018/mo

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🏆 Where Loyola Marymount University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Urban Education and Leadership
of 7 schools
🥉
Playwriting and Screenwriting
of 10 schools
#5
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
of 85 schools
#9
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
of 99 schools
#22
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
of 100 schools
#26
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
of 100 schools
#28
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
of 100 schools
#30
Law
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $57,602 $57,602
Total Cost (On-Campus) $84,603 $84,603

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
12%
Receive Pell Grants
38%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Law 339 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 173 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 154 grads/yr Psychology, General 133 grads/yr Finance, General 120 grads/yr Urban Education and Leadership 117 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 111 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 106 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 101 grads/yr Playwriting and Screenwriting 92 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 80 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 79 grads/yr Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 68 grads/yr Management Science 65 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 59 grads/yr Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 56 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 54 grads/yr Sociology, General 52 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 48 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 47 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Loyola Marymount University's top programs commonly pursue.

Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates
$156k/yr 27,300 jobs
Lawyers
$151k/yr 864,800 jobs
Law teachers, postsecondary
$127k/yr 29,500 jobs
Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers
$115k/yr 17,500 jobs
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
$68k/yr 9,100 jobs
Judicial law clerks
$60k/yr 14,500 jobs
Producers and directors
$83k/yr 167,000 jobs
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 122,800 jobs

Student Demographics

10,256
Total Students
56%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Hispanic 27%
Black 8%
Asian 10%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 79%
Hybrid (Some Online) 14%
Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Loyola Marymount University?
Loyola Marymount University has an acceptance rate of 40%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Loyola Marymount University?
Tuition at Loyola Marymount University is $57,602 for in-state students and $57,602 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Loyola Marymount University?
The graduation rate at Loyola Marymount University is 80%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Loyola Marymount University a good school?
Loyola Marymount University has a Repit College Score of 70/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Loyola Marymount University?
Loyola Marymount University has a total enrollment of 10,256 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology