Loyola Marymount University

1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
http://www.lmu.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1911
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students5,724
Endowment284,454,844
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee50
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition29,897
Room/Board11,290
Services
Associated FirmsKPMG, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Ernest & Young, Northrup Grumman, Boeing, Raethon, Los Angeles Unified School District, City of Los Angeles
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsStudy of Los Angeles Museum, LaBand Art Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other
MuseumsStudy of Los Angeles Museum, LaBand Art Gallery
Periodical Subs18,459
# of Books469,585
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months74%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities15%
Students in sororities21.5%
Campus Size155 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing49%
College housing typescoed dorms (48%), women's dorms (12%), men's dorms (4%), apartment for single students (35%), other housing options (1%)
Popular EventsSunset Concert, Madness at Midnight, Luau, Filipino Cultural Night, College Fest, Homecoming, Greek Week Lip Synch, Charity Ball, Bentos Under the Palms, Men's Basketball, Vegas Night
Nearest AirportLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) (2), Burbank (22)
Nearest TrainLos Angeles (2)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (UCLA)
Navy ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (UCLA)
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations122
# of fraternities6
# of sororities8
Students in fraternities15%
Students in sororities22%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Loyolan (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Psi Omega, Alpha Sigma Nu, Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Alpha Theta, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, Tri Beta, Order of Omega, Delta Sigma Pi,
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Christian Fellowship, Righteousness in Christ Fellowship, Coptic Club, Muslim Student Association, RCIA, CORE Team, Christian Life Communities, The Station, Bible Study, African American Ministry, De Colores, Hillel, Liturgical Ministry, Java, Jive & Jesus
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Asian and Pacific Student Association (APSA); Blackthought, Brothers of Consciousness; El Espejo; Han Tao; Isang Bansa; Na Kolea; Sankofa Society; Sistah Friends; Spanish Club; The Revelation; TLC Club; Chicanos/Latinos For Creative Medicine; Latino Business Student Association; National Society of Black Engineers; Black Student Union; NAACP; Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlan (M. E. Ch. A. ), Korean American Student Association, Latin American Council, Middle Eastern Club, Na Kolea, Neustra Alma Latina, Kyodai
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) De Colores, Del Rey Players, Accounting Society, American Society of Civil Engineers, Animation Club: Society of the All Encompassing Art, Association for Computing Machinery at LMU, Economics Society, Business Law Society, Filmmakers Society, Finance Society, Flying Lions, Future Teachers Association, Institute of Electric and Electronics Engineers, LMU TV, Marketing Society, Math Club, Natural Science Society, Society of Women Engineers , Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternity, Alpha Phi, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Gamma, Delta Sigma Pi, Delta Sigma Theta, Delta Zeta, Greek Council, Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta Delta Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Chi, Sigma Lambda Beta, Sigma Lambda Gamma, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Arnold Air Society, Baker Squadron, Belles, Crimson Circle, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) of LMU, Feed the Hungry, Gryphon Circle, Habitat for Humanity, Ignatians, , MAGIS, Marians, Rotaract Club, Special Games, Sursum Corda, Underwings, Volunteer Admissions Team, Harmony - Unison of Beats, Mock Trial Team and Pre-Law Society, Cycling Club, Loyola Rugby, Men's Club Soccer, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Volleyball, , Pro Life Association, Sierra Club, College Democrats, Boardriders Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Resident Housing Association, Associated Students of Loyola Marymount University, Student Alumni Association, Swing and Ballroom Club of LMU, Travel & Tourism Club, B-Boy Status, Latino Business Association, Philosophy Society, Pre-Dental Club, The Truth About the Fact, Amnesty International at LMU, Latino Pre Law Society, Alternative Breaks, El Espejo, Silver Wings, St. Vincent de Paul, Unite for Sight, Up til Dawn, Poker Club, Small Time Adventures, EnviroHotties, Ham Radio, Kuumba Beatz, National Society of Black Engineers, Aquatics Club, Club Baseball, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Club, Ice Hockey at LMU, LMU Men's Club Volleyball, Sail LMU, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Women's Club Soccer, Students for Labor & Economic Justice, Lion Readers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, FlipsideENT