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Loyola Marymount is located in a large suburb, in Los Angeles, California. The school is officially a Roman Catholic school. Loyola Marymount is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
One of the good things about Loyola Marymount is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study media, law, and drama and performing arts.
The admissions department at Loyola Marymount does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 530 to 630 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 640 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Loyola Marymount offers classes to 8,865 students (8,251 full-time equivalent).
The school serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in West Coast Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Loyola Marymount University
One Lmu Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
General Phone: (310) 338-2700
Admissions Phone: (310) 338-2750
Financial Aid Phone: (310) 338-2753
http://www.lmu.edu
Loyola Marymount awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 522 | business, accounting |
| Law | 418 | law, tax law |
| Liberal Arts | 378 | English, political science, liberal arts and sciences, history, sociology, Spanish language, humanities, economics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 327 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, special ed, reading teaching, school counseling, education, educational administration, multicultural education, ... |
| Media | 189 | communication studies, radio and television, recording arts tech, animation and special effects |
| Therapy And Counseling | 134 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, educational psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Science | 109 | biology, natural sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, physics |
| Engineering | 83 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, engineering management, various engineering courses, engineering physics, systems engineering |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 66 | cinematography |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 66 | playwriting and screenwriting, drama, dance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 53 | philosophy, theology, pastoral counseling |
| Fine Arts | 41 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Loyola Marymount in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,383 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 647 | 28 |
| First-professional degree | 392 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Loyola Marymount had a total enrollment of 8,865 students (8,251 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 74% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Loyola Marymount offers campus housing for 3,280 of its 8,251 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,733 | 4,367 | 56% | 1,346 | 31% |
| Men | 2,916 | 1,807 | 62% | 602 | 33% |
| Women | 4,817 | 2,560 | 53% | 744 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 43% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (310) 338-2750
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,710 |
| Room and board | $ 10,340 |
| Room charge | $ 7,890 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 832 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,030 |
Financial Aid:
Loyola Marymount participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1164900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (310) 338-2753
Loyola Marymount has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 187 | 76 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 64 | 55 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 147 | $105,334 | 48 | $102,504 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 47 | $74,044 | 32 | $78,126 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 69 | $57,389 | 59 | $55,191 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $67,861 | 14 | $77,396 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $70,501 | 3 | $63,527 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 275 | $86,360 | 156 | $76,606 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Coast Conference |
| Baseball | West Coast Conference |
| Track | West Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 88 | 116 | 204 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 51 | 95 | 146 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Multicultural Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radio and Television
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Loyola Marymount Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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