Facts & Figures
At LMU, excellence thrives in classrooms, campus life, and collaborative research. As a nationally ranked R2 university, we give students the tools to explore boldly, think critically, and build lives of purpose.
Fast Facts about LMU
- Founded 1911
- President Thomas Poon, Ph.D.
- Mission The encouragement of learning, the education of the whole person, the service of faith and the promotion of justice
- Sponsoring Religious Orders Society of Jesus (Jesuits), Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (R.S.H.M.), Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange (C.S.J.)
- Campuses Westchester, LMU Loyola Law School, Playa Vista
- Location Los Angeles
- Mascot Iggy the Lion
- Colors Crimson and Blue
- Total Students 10,000
- Research Classification High Research Activity (R2)
By the Numbers
#6
Private University in California
U.S. News & World News Report, 2026
#27
Best Undergraduate Teaching
U.S. News & World News Report, 2026
#13
Best Catholic University
Niche.com, 2026
Student Life
200+ registered student organizations
10 service organizations
100+ study abroad programs
20 student housing facilities for 3,685 students
LMU Student media:
- KXLU 88.9 FM -available in HD and on major streaming services
- The Los Angeles Loyolan #11 College Newspaper, The Princeton Review, 2026
- The Tower - award-winning yearbook
- ROAR Studios - award-winning television network
Academics
LMU is a National University / High Research Activity (R2), putting LMU in the upper echelon of American universities. This classification reflects LMU’s commitment to high-level research and its growth in doctoral degrees.
- 110+ major and minors
- 45+ master's degree programs
- 3 doctorate programs
- 12 credential programs
11:1 Student To Faculty Ratio
Average Class Size
- Undergraduate 20
- Graduate 13
Colleges and Schools:
LMU Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
LMU College of Business Administration
LMU College of Communication and Fine Arts
Enrollment
10,000 Total students
- 7,094 Undergraduate
- 1,828 Graduate
- 1,078 Law School
Tuition + fees
- Undergraduate: $61,862 (2024-25)
- Graduate: $1,543-$2,500 (2024-25, per unit, by program)
Average room + board: $22,026 (2024-25)
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11:1
1200+ international students representing 100+ countries
Geographic Origin
- California: 68%
- Out of state: 32%
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Since 2012, LMU has created 338 named scholarships–252 for undergraduates and 86 for graduate students.
89% of undergraduate students receive financial aid (2024-25)
86% of graduate students receive financial aid (2024-25)
1,046 total faculty
25 endowed chairs
335 endowed undergraduate scholarships
$171.6M contributed to student grants and scholarships by LMU (2024-25)
$782M LMU endowment (FY25)
Did You Know?
LMU’s Westchester campus is 16 miles from downtown Los Angeles, 3 miles from LAX, and 3 miles from the beach?
Athletics
14 Division I and varsity sports
Member of the West Coast Conference (WCC)
95% student-athlete Graduation Success Rate (2023)
3.391 Department GPA for 2024-25
Recent WCC Champions:
- 2025: Beach Volleyball, Women’s Water Polo
- 2024: Women’s Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Women’s Water Polo
- 2023: Men’s Water Polo, Baseball, Softball, Beach Volleyball
Recent NCAA appearances:
- Women’s Beach Volleyball: 2023, 2024, 2025
- Women’s Softball: 2023
- Women’s Volleyball: 2024
- Women’s Water Polo: 2025
- Men’s Golf: 2024
- Men’s Soccer: 2023
Student Success
Through LMU Career and Professional Development, students gain access to over 525K employers and career networking opportunities
2/3 of students take advantage of internships during their time at LMU
98% of the class of 2024 found employment, enrolled in professional school, or began service work within six months of graduating
$77K early career median salary
LMU shelters the Omega of California chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society and is a member institution of Alpha Sigma Nu
Alumni Engagement
100K+ are in the LMU alumni network
- 72,140 alumni live in California
- 43,698 live in Los Angeles County
400 alumni volunteer annually through LMU's global alumni community service program
LMU Magazine | magazine.lmu.edu
- National award-winning university magazine
- 100+ awards for writing, design, photography, and illustration, competing with top institutional and commercial publications
Impact
LMU generates more than $1.4 billion dollars in economic impact and supports more than 10,200 jobs across the U.S.
#24 Service Learning | U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#17 Students Most Engaged in Community Service | The Princeton Review, 2026
LMU students volunteer over 250,000 service hours annually:
- 200K service hours are offered through 250 community organizations
- 40K hours of pro bono work are offered through LMU Loyola Law School, the first ABA-accredited law school in California with a pro-bono requirement
#23 among “Top 50 Green Colleges” | The Princeton Review, 2025
First campus-wide collegiate recycling program in California in 1993
9 LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified buildings.
Research, Innovation & Creativity
LMU is a National University / High Research Activity (R2), putting LMU in the upper echelon of American universities. This classification reflects LMU’s commitment to high-level research and its growth in doctoral degrees.
19 interdisciplinary research centers and institutes
$1M+ spent annually on undergraduate student research
$16.2M received in grant funding in FY2024
19 Fulbright Scholars, 2 Princeton Fellowships awarded to Faculty