Loyola Marymount University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$57,602

5.44% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$54,471

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

40.3%

23,361 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

10,256

91.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

79.8%

1,152 Graduates

About

Loyola Marymount University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Loyola Marymount University were Law (313 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 2,868 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Loyola Marymount University. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,147 degrees), 1.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (743 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Loyola Marymount University is $57,602, which is $33,027 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Loyola Marymount University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,683 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Loyola Marymount University is $57,602, which is $33,027 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $54,471.

In 2023, 87% of undergraduate students attending Loyola Marymount University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$57,602

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Loyola Marymount University was $57,602. The cost of tuition at Loyola Marymount University is $33,027 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Loyola Marymount University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$54,471

2023 Value

3.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Loyola Marymount University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $54,471. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Loyola Marymount University grew by 3.14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Loyola Marymount University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,941

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Loyola Marymount University was of $16,941 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.06% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Loyola Marymount University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Loyola Marymount University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.14% with respect to 2022, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Loyola Marymount University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Loyola Marymount University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1683 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Loyola Marymount University received 23,361 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.68% annual growth. Out of those 23,361 applicants, 9,413 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 40.3% acceptance rate.

There were 10,256 students enrolled at Loyola Marymount University in 2023. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Loyola Marymount University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

40.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,413

Accepted Out of 23,361

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Loyola Marymount University was 40.3% (9,413 admissions from 23,361 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 41.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.68%, while admissions grew by 5.02%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Loyola Marymount University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2022)

300

Scores Submitted (2022)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Loyola Marymount University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Loyola Marymount University had a total enrollment of 10,256 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Loyola Marymount University is 9,379 students and the part-time enrollment is 877. This means that 91.4% of students enrolled at Loyola Marymount University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Loyola Marymount University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.2% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Asian, 7.84% Black or African American, 7.15% Two or More Races, 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.039% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Loyola Marymount University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.5%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.4%), followed by White Female (21%) and White Male (15.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Loyola Marymount University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,256 students. The full-time enrollment at Loyola Marymount University is 9,379 and the part-time enrollment is 877. This means that 91.4% of students enrolled at Loyola Marymount University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Loyola Marymount University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Loyola Marymount University was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Loyola Marymount University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Loyola Marymount University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,921 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,749 enrolled students
Asian
1,041 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Loyola Marymount University is 38.2% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Asian, 7.84% Black or African American, 7.15% Two or More Races, 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.039% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 28 students (0.273%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 488 more women than men received degrees from Loyola Marymount University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Loyola Marymount University is white (1,147 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (743 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Loyola Marymount University is Law (313 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Loyola Marymount University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (382 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (390 degrees), and Communication Technologies (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Loyola Marymount University are Other managers (264,910 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (225,521 people), Postsecondary teachers (155,241 people), Secondary school teachers (147,246 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (146,842 people).

The most specialized majors at Loyola Marymount University in 2023 are Legal (382 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (390 degrees), Communication Technologies (25 degrees), Communications (148 degrees), and English (62 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Loyola Marymount University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Loyola Marymount University are Legal (382 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (390 degrees), Communication Technologies (25 degrees), Communications (148 degrees), and English (62 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Loyola Marymount University are Elementary & secondary schools (414,270 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (288,727 people), Computer Systems Design (144,144 people), Legal services (122,544 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (99,837 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Loyola Marymount University.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
156 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
151 degrees awarded
General Finance
111 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Loyola Marymount University was General Psychology with 156 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Loyola Marymount University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,190

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,678

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,190 degrees were awarded to men at Loyola Marymount University, which is 0.709 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,678).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Loyola Marymount University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Loyola Marymount University in Law, which is 0.71 times less than the 183 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 183 degrees were awarded to men at Loyola Marymount University in Law, which is 1.41 times more than the 130 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

79%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 72% of students graduating from Loyola Marymount University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 79% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 79% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (88.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Loyola Marymount University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (88.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,147 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
743 degrees awarded
Asian
302 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Loyola Marymount University is white (1,147 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (743 degrees).

0.209% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
660 degrees awarded
White Male
487 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
467 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Loyola Marymount University is white female (660 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (487 degrees).

Operations

Loyola Marymount University has an endowment valued at nearly $652M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.8M (0.583%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Loyola Marymount University had a total salary expenditure of 450M. Loyola Marymount University employs 224 Professors, 187 Assistant professors and 176 Associate professors. Most academics at Loyola Marymount University are Male Professor (125), Female Assistant professor (103), and Female Professor (99).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Loyola Marymount University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 306 employees, Management, with 271 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 218 employees.

Endowment

$652M

2023 Endowment

2.29%

growth from 2022

Loyola Marymount University has an endowment valued at about $652M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Loyola Marymount University grew 2.29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $602M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Loyola Marymount University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.25M - Federal
$2.21M - State
$1.21M - Local

As of 2023, Loyola Marymount University received $9.25M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.21M from state grants and contracts, and $1.21M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$202M

2023 Salaries

8.27%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Loyola Marymount University paid a median of $202M in salaries, which represents 44.8% of their overall expenditure ($450M) and a 8.27% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.73% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.52% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$78M

Instructional Salaries

644

Number of Employees

In 2023, Loyola Marymount University paid a total of $78M to 644 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

224 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

306 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Loyola Marymount University were Professor with 224 employees, Assistant professor with 187 employees, and Associate professor with 176 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Loyola Marymount University were Business and Financial Operations with 306 employees, Management with 271 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 218 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Loyola Marymount University was Male Professor with 125 employees, Female Assistant professor with 103 employees, and Female Professor with 99 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Loyola Marymount University.

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