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.
Commencement 2026
Join Us May 16-17, 2026
Commencement is more than a ceremony. It celebrates the study, creativity, service, leadership, and perseverance that brought the Class of 2026 to this moment. Families, friends, faculty, staff, and the wider Loyola Marymount University community come together to honor all that our graduates have achieved.
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Find Your Program
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.
Currents
College of Business Administration Celebrates 100th
Loyola Marymount University’s College of Business Administration – celebrating 100 years of impact, innovation, & engagement – headed to New York for a series of events.
Friend Launches Third Homer of the Week as Lions Avoid Sweep
LMU Baseball avoided the series sweep with a 13-6 victory over Pepperdine Sunday at Page Stadium.
Lilly Network Leadership Institute Selects Prof. Tarleton
Professor Heather Tarleton will bring together emerging leaders in higher education and support them in new roles.
Research Centers
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.
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.
StudyLA
StudyLA advocates for a better, more equitable Los Angeles through research, student mentorship, and engagement with its residents and leaders.
By the Numbers
#6
Private University in California
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
11:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
176
Degrees, Certificates & Credentials
14
Division I and Varsity Sports
We Are Jesuit Educated.
Jesuit education forms people who think boldly, lead with purpose, and serve others with conviction. Grounded in a 500-year Ignatian tradition, LMU empowers students to pursue excellence, take on real issues, and act with courage and compassion. We shape leaders for and with others, ready for what’s ahead and prepared to move the future forward. This is the LMU difference. This is Jesuit Educated.
