Jesuit research university in Los Angeles enrolling over 10,000 students across six colleges and schools.
LMU comprises six colleges and schools: Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering, College of Business Administration, College of Communication and Fine Arts, School of Education, and School of Film and Television, plus the independent Loyola Law School in downtown Los Angeles. The university offers 55 major and 58 minor undergraduate programs, 47 master's degree programs, an education doctorate, a doctorate in juridical science, a doctorate in business administration, a Juris Doctor, and 13 credential programs. LMU is classified as an R2 Doctoral University with high research activity and provides Air Force ROTC, an Honors Program, and extensive study abroad opportunities.
The main campus occupies 150 acres in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, featuring 36 academic, athletic, administrative, and event facilities, twelve on-campus residence halls, and six apartment complexes. Notable buildings include Xavier Hall and St. Robert's Hall (completed 1929), Sacred Heart Chapel and Regents Bell Tower (1953–55), and the William H. Hannon Library housed in a 1,000,000-square-foot building acquired from Raytheon in 2000. The Princeton Review ranked LMU's campus as the fourth-most beautiful in America in 2022. The university emphasizes sustainability with solar panels generating 6% of annual electrical needs and three LEED-certified buildings.
LMU offers multiple admission pathways including undergraduate, graduate, transfer, and law school admission. The university provides financial aid and scholarships to support enrollment diversity. Specific admission statistics and deadlines are available through the university's admissions portal.
LMU alumni include CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, U.S. governors, members of Congress, Olympic gold medalists, professional athletes in the NBA, MLB, NFL, and MLS, Academy Award, Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Grammy Award winners, a Pulitzer Prize winner, and a Nobel Prize winner. The university provides career and professional development resources through its Career and Professional Development office.