Rankings & Reputation
We Lead. The Numbers Follow.
At LMU, excellence isn’t just a goal–it’s a measurable reality. And our top-tier rankings reflect our deep commitment to academics, student success, and real-world impact. Whether it’s national accolades or global recognition, LMU has been leading the way for over a century with leadership, innovation, and purpose.
Highlights
#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
#23
Most Beautiful Campus
The Princeton Review, 2026
Academic Excellence
#5
Top Film School in the U.S.
The Hollywood Reporter, 2025
#10
Graduate International Business
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#15
Undergraduate Entrepreneurship
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#10
Undergrad International Business
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#25
Undergraduate Marketing
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#21
Undergraduate Engineering
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Student Experience
#11 Best College Newspaper | The Princeton Review, 2026
#17 Students Most Engaged in Community Service | The Princeton Review, 2026
#17 Best Campus Library | The Princeton Review, 2026
#24 Best College Theatre | The Princeton Review, 2023
Preparation for the Future
100K
Alumni Network
98%
Job Placement, Class of 2024
1K+
First Generation Students
2/3
of LMU students hold internships
LMU Impact
#24 Service Learning | U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#23 Green College Honor Roll | The Princeton Review, 2025
250K Service Hours completed annually by students
$1.4B dollars in economic impact annually
Supports 10K+ jobs across the U.S.