On the Rise
Where world-changing research meets life-changing teaching. Top-ranked in entrepreneurship and film. Meet LMU, the premier Catholic university in Los Angeles.
Rankings
#6
Private University in California
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#5
Top Film School in the U.S.
The Hollywood Reporter | 2026
#15
Undergraduate Entrepreneurship
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#27
Best Undergraduate Teaching
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Searching for Life in Space
Could life exist beneath the frozen surfaces of distant moons? That question is at the center of a new $300,000, two-year research grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded to Emily Hawkins, assistant professor of physics at Loyola Marymount University (LMU). Hawkins’ project, “Experimental Investigation of Vital Nutrient Transport in Icy Ocean Worlds,” builds on her research into the fluid dynamics of subsurface oceans on icy moons – work she has advanced at LMU since 2020.
Discover LMU’s NASA-Funded ResearchA Game-Changing Partnership
LMU and the Los Angeles Rams have teamed up in a first-of-its-kind partnership, redefining student access, community engagement, and real-world learning.
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98% Success, 100% Lion Pride
LMU doesn’t just prepare students—it propels them. Nearly 98% of graduates are hired, in grad school, or serving their communities within six months of graduation. Backed by powerhouse career prep, game-changing mentorship, and an 100K+ alumni network that opens doors worldwide, LMU students don’t just find jobs—they launch into meaningful careers and lives of purpose.
Success at LMU
19 Research Centers. Infinite Possibilities.
LMU leads bold, community-shaping research — from pioneering disability studies and social justice initiatives to advancing urban resilience, coastal water research, and more. As a nationally recognized R2 research university, faculty and students collaborate on projects that fuel innovation, giving students hands-on experience as they advance solutions for Los Angeles and beyond.
Research at LMU
Top in Teaching and Innovation.
Nationally recognized for innovation and teaching, we push students to think boldly, work across disciplines, and turn ideas into impact—from startups and digital education to sustainability and the creative industries.
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