International Applicants
Welcome and thank you for your interest as an International Student in Loyola Marymount University.
If you have questions or need help with the application process, please contact us any time:
Admission Deadlines
Freshman
- October 15 th - Admission for spring (January)
- November 1 st - Early Action admission for Fall
- January 15 th - Regular admission for Fall
Applications received after these priority dates will be considered on a space-available basis.
Early Action Program
LMU offers fall freshman applicants an Early Action option. This is a non-binding program with a November 1 application deadline and a December 20 reply date. Early Action applicants may be admitted, denied, or deferred for further consideration in our regular decision process, and all Early Action decisions will be mailed by December 20.
Our "regular decision" deadline for fall applicants will remain January 15, with decisions sent on a rolling basis by April 1. Any Early Action applicants whose decisions are deferred will hear within this same timeframe.
International Freshman Requirements
1. LMU Application for Admission
- Complete and submit the Common Application online.
- Complete and submit the LMU Supplement via the Common Application online.
- Be sure to include the $60 non-refundable application fee. A fee waiver can be requested via Common Application.
Applicants to Animation, Dance, Music and Theater Arts
Applications to these programs require portfolio or audition. Please click on your area of interest to view your additional requirement:
Animation
Dance
Music
Theatre Arts
2. Test Scores
Have your SAT or ACT test scores sent to the Office of Admission.
SAT Subject test scores are not required.
3. Proof of English Proficiency
Send official test scores or proof of English proficiency to the Office of Admission. Copies of your test scores will not be accepted.
TOEFL: Non-native English speakers must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) given by the Educational Testing Service. Information about this test may be obtained from www.toefl.org (LMU's TOEFL Institution code is 4403.)
The University's minimum standard for undergraduate admission is 550 (the equivalent score of 213 on the computer based TOEFL or 80 on the internet based TOEFL).
IELTS: As an alternative to taking the TOEFL, non-native English speakers may also take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) which is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL). Information about this test may be obtained from: www.ielts.org
The University's minimum standard for undergraduate admission is 6.5.
ELS 112: LMU offers conditional admission to those students who enroll and complete ELS level 112 through ELS Language Centers. For more information, please visit www.els.edu and click on "University Admission Services."
4. Official Transcripts
Submit official transcripts in English (or with an official English translation) from all secondary schools (high schools) attended.
- Submit official transcriptsshowing all work in detail. If you have completed any courses at the college or university level please see our international transfer student requirements .
- LMU may grant advanced standing for certain foreign examinations and diplomas; for more information please click here: LMU Foreign Equivalencies
- Obtain certified English translations of all documents not presented in English.
- If your school cannot provide an official document, please provide photocopies that are notarized as true copies of the original document.
- All documents submitted for admission become property of the University and will not be returned.
5. Proof of Finances
International student applicants with non-U.S. citizenship must provide evidence that shows you or your sponsor(s) have the sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended studies (estimated at $54,000 per year) at LMU. Please submit a letter or statement, from your bank or other financial institution, showing available funds in that amount, along with LMU's Affidavit of Financial Support Form
Application Review and Admission Decisions
There are no minimum GPAs or test scores required for admission. Each applicant is carefully reviewed for academic achievement, preparation and potential. The essay can be particularly helpful for students interested in academic scholarships.
Applications for admission are reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that your application will be evaluated as soon as all required documents have been received. We will send written notification of your eligibility for admission as soon as a decision has been reached and normally no later than April 1st for fall freshmen who apply by January 15.
Admitted students are required to submit final transcripts to verify that all work in progress is successfully completed. In the event that the final semester of work does not meet required criteria, acceptance may be rescinded.
All freshman applicants are automatically considered for academic scholarships. See Scholarships for more details.