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At LMU, we illuminate new ways of thinking where creativity is boundless and justice prevails. Where progress is celebrated. For over a century, we’ve empowered leaders in their ambitious pursuit to secure a brighter world for all.

 

 

 

Graduate Programs Open House Week March 9-13

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Discover where one of over 50 master's, certificate, credential, and doctoral programs might take you.

Ranked a top university in the nation (U.S. News & World Report), LMU’s graduate degrees serve up career-elevating skills from industry-leading faculty, all amid the backdrop of Los Angeles, the creative and cultural capital of the world.

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There's a path for everyone. Explore yours.

LMU offers more than 150 degrees, certificates and credentials to prepare outstanding individuals for lives of meaning, purpose and professional success. Our breadth and depth in academics come from pre-eminent faculty, who have built LMU's reputation as one of the nation's top universities.

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Press Releases

"Noni Olabisi: When Lightning Strikes" Opens at Laband

Laband Art Gallery presents the first institutional exhibition to highlight Noni Olabisi's career whose art and murals define South Los Angeles.

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Athletics

Lions Sweep Sunday Slate as Harvell Walks Off UCSB

LMU softball capped off Opening Weekend in dramatic and dominant fashion, sweeping its Sunday doubleheader.

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Faculty

LMU Computer Science Professor Awarded NSF Grant

Jared Coleman, assistant professor of computer science was awarded a $150K grant from the National Science Foundation.

Research Centers

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Coastal Research Institute

The Coastal Research Institute plays a vital role in urban coastal resource management and its commitment to improving Santa Monica Bay's ecosystem.

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CURes

The Center for Urban Resilience is committed to improving the quality of life in our urban communities, especially those that have been historically underserved.

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StudyLA

StudyLA advocates for a better, more equitable Los Angeles through research, student mentorship, and engagement with its residents and leaders.

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Discover opportunities that fit your interests.

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By the Numbers

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#6

Private University in California

U.S. News & World Report, 2026

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11:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

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176

Degrees, Certificates & Credentials

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14

Division I and Varsity Sports

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Events

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