Verified College DataA Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activityNCAA Division I

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA, United States

46% admit rate79% graduationprivate nonprofit

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Admissions

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Institution type

Private nonprofit

Carnegie

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activity

Setting

Large city

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Admit rate (46%)
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Yield estimate (18%)

Applicants

19,045

Admits

8,727

Enrolled

1,606

SAT ERW: 620700

SAT Math: 630720

ACT: 2832

Academics

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Enrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.

Total students

1,606

1,606 students

Calendar

semester

Academic calendar

Graduation rate

79%

Reported outcomes

Retention rate

90%

First-year retention

Carnegie classification

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activity

Cost and affordability

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Average net price

N/A

After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.

In-state tuition$57
Out-of-state tuition$58,926
Institutional grant aid$100
Pell share10%

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Carnegie classification

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activity

Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.

Athletics

NCAA Division I

NCAA division where available from verified imports.

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Outcomes and after college

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Median earnings

N/A

Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.

Retention rate

90%

First-year student retention.

Graduation rate

79%

Students graduating within 150% of normal time.

Student reviews

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Data report card

Admissions selectivityC
Graduation outcomesB
RetentionA
Editorial depthIn progress

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Athletics

NCAA Division I

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