Loyola Marymount University
Common Data Set 2021-22
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Acceptance Rate
45.8%
Applications
19,045
Admitted
8,727
Enrolled
1,606
SAT Composite 25th
1,260
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$78,349
10 yrs after enrollment
79%
6-year completion
$48,381
sticker minus grants
$19,500
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
501fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Christine
Last Name:Chavez
Title:Decision Support
Office:Office of Institutional Research and Decision Support
Address Line 1:1 LMU Drive
Zipcode90,045
Phone:310-568-6691
Email Address:ir@lmu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://academics.lmu.edu/officeofinstitutionalresearch/officialstatisticsandotherreporting/commondatasetcd
City:Los Angeles
StateCA
Name of College/University:Loyola Marymount University
Street Address Line 1:1 LMU Drive
CityLos Angeles
StateCA
Zip90,045
Main Phone Number (Area Code)800
Main Phone Number:568-4636
WWW Home Page Address:www.lm u.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):310
Admissions Phone Number:338-2750
Admissions Email Address:admission@lmu.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
APX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:5,114
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:172
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language3
Social studies3
History1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80031
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69955.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59912.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4991.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80036.8
SAT Math: 600-69949.5
SAT Math: 500-59912.6
SAT Math: 400-4990.7
SAT Math: 300-3990.4
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160032.1
SAT Composite: 1200-139959.2
SAT Composite: 1000-11997.9
SAT Composite: 800-9990.7
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3661.8
ACT Composite: 24-2937.7
ACT Composite: 18-230.5
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class33
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class71
Percent in top half of high school graduating class7
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class2
Percent who had GPA of 4.042.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9927.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7419.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.496.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.243.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.1
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.92
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:450
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after2
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):3.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:High school transcripts required for students who have completed fewer than 30 semester hours.
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: 2.0/C Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 60 Semester Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 90 Semester - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: We take the ACE recommendations as stated on the Joint Services Transcript. x If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: http://bulletin.lmu.edu Minimum 30 transferable units generally required ##
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:2
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)No
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:http://bulletin.lmu.edu
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:W e take the ACE recommendations as stated on the Joint Services Transcript.
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Theological Inquiry. Studies in American Diversity
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)37%
Percent of males who join fraternities7%
Percent of females who join sororities22%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing92%
Percent who live off campus or commute8%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)34%
Percent of males who join fraternities16%
Percent of females who join sororities25%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing51%
Percent who live off campus or commute49%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
OperaX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:](https://lmu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx)
Minimum18
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic Year2021-2022 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$6,066,380
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$6,300,784
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$54,215,777
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$850,691
Total Scholarships/Grants$67,433,632
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$14,912,199
Federal Work-Study$1,066,776
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$397,764
Total Self-Help$16,376,739
Parent Loans$9,159,324
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,013,737
Athletic Awards$3,384,331
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$34,757,538
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,825,906
Total Scholarships/Grants$38,583,444
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$7,652,691
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$1,538,130
Total Self-Help$9,190,821
Parent Loans$10,488,562
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$5,125,589
Athletic Awards$5,737,087
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.1,169
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:253
FAFSAX
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio11