Loyola Marymount University is a Catholic University guided by the 500-year-old tradition of Jesuit Education. We are committed to delivering an educational experience that integrates academic life with real-world experiences so that our graduates are equipped for professional and academic success. LMU is ranked #66 by U.S. News & World Report Best National University Rankings (2021), including Animation, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Film and Television Production, and Marketing programs amongst the most popular courses for international students. The Princeton Review also has ranked LMU as a top 25 national university in the categories of Most Engaged in Community Service, Best College Library, Best Science Lab Facilities, Happiest Students, Most Beautiful Campus, and Top Green Colleges. LMU’s 6,700 undergraduates select from over 60 majors, have a 10:1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of 20.
Ten percent of our students come from abroad, representing over 90 different countries, and help to make LMU a dynamic environment in which to learn, lead, and serve. LMU welcomes students from all spiritual, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to our picturesque campus nestled safely in the westside of Los Angeles, offering easy access to all the excitement and opportunities of this great city.