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Empower Your Future

Loyola Marymount University combines academic excellence with access to Los Angeles's dynamic professional landscape, giving students the knowledge, experience, and connections to achieve their goals. Within a supportive, close-knit community, students are encouraged to grow personally and professionally while preparing to lead with purpose. Rooted in Roman Catholic traditions and inspired by the Jesuits, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, LMU's academic programs equip graduates to make a meaningful impact in their careers and communities.

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November 1: Early Decision and Early Action Deadline

Apply for Fall 2027

Admission to LMU is competitive, and the applicant review process is guided by the same philosophy as our education: we consider the whole person. Along with strong academic performance, thoughtful essay responses, and positive recommendations, LMU also takes the time to learn more about you, your achievements, and community contribution. Our thorough evaluation results in a competitive selection of qualified students who are ready to become leaders, entrepreneurs, and unique individuals with and for others.

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Your Future Looks Bright

LMU is conveniently located on a beautiful bluff-top campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Our campus provides an environment in which students focus deeply on academics, while also embracing life outside the classroom — from arts to athletics, spirituality to service. LMU provides diverse experiences that educate the whole person in mind, body and spirit.

Like what you see? We welcome your visit. With the option of an on-campus or virtual tour, our helpful admission staff look forward to connecting with you and providing our assistance to make your transition to college a seamless and memorable experience.

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Early Career Engagement

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Career and Professional Development (CPD) provides resources to help you leverage your Jesuit education into a successful post-grad career. Focused on personalized professional growth, CPD connects you with employers, recruiters, and alumni to create career opportunities aligned with your unique strengths and goals.

Whether you long to pursue professional success here in California, make your mark across the country, or explore career opportunities abroad, LMU can help you realize your limitless potential.

Beyond the Bluff

98% of graduates from the undergraduate class of 2025 were employed, in graduate school, or completing a year of service within six months of graduation. (Results based on 2025 First Destination Survey)

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Additional Career Resources

LMU Students pose in front of NBC building during a CPD sponsored Career Trek to New York City

Career Treks are immersive, off-campus experiences that can take you inside top companies across various industries. From LA-area startups to global firms, meet LMU-connected professionals, ask questions, and get a taste of your future.

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Drop in daily for personalized guidance, support, and answers to your career-related questions. Other Career and Professional Development offerings and resources include:

Resources for Prospective Students

Labor Market Insights

Career & Graduate School Fairs

Professional Clothing Rentals for Students

Student Headshot Services

About LMU Career & Professional Development

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is rooted in a rich educational tradition with 500 years of history and is renowned for its intellectual prowess and global network of leaders.

As a high-research institution, LMU emphasizes advanced research across its colleges and schools. Faculty engage in research with undergraduate students, providing mentorship while enhancing their own expertise. Here, you will have numerous opportunities to participate in innovative research and unique academic experiences in Los Angeles and beyond.

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Forming Leaders Who Transform the World

Elias Herrera

San Diego, California

Discover how Elias Herrera is using his entrepreneurship background to serve small business owners in under-invested communities and preserve the character and identity of historically Latino neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles.

Marcella Maggio

Palm Springs, California

Get to know Marcella Maggio, a Palm Springs native who turned her creative vision into a YouTube reality thanks to the tools provided by LMU School of Film and Television.

Elena Martinez

Rosemead, California

Learn how young alumna Elena Martinez turned her LMU degree into a fully-funded Ph.D. program thanks to a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and a Stanford Graduate Fellowship.

Christian Jackson

Santa Clarita, California

Learn how alumnus Christian Jackson used his time at LMU to make a difference, setting record-breaking fundraising numbers for his leadership organization and launching a startup aimed at making in impact in the real world.

Picture Yourself on the Bluff

Two students sit talking on LMU's Sunken Garden

At LMU, you will join students from every corner of the globe, united by a shared ambition to become respected as leaders in your chosen fields. With over 200 student organizations to choose from, you can engage in campus life as an athlete, dancer, entrepreneur, filmmaker, researcher, writer, activist, teacher, and so much more.

Campus Housing

With stunning views of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean, LMU offers an unmatched residential experience—where 90% of first-year students live on campus.

On-campus housing is optional and guaranteed for the first two years. From traditional style halls in your first year to suites and apartments for the second year, and beyond, LMU offers everything you need to live comfortably and excel academically.

Lion Wellness

A wide range of on-campus services and programs are available to ensure that you stay healthy physically, emotionally, and mentally, including:

Student Psychological Services
24/7 Mental Telehealth
Community of Care
Wellness Groups and Workshops
Wellness Wednesdays
Burns Recreation Center
Outdoor Adventures

Campus Safety

Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, LMU provides a welcoming and safe campus environment. To ensure your safety at all times, LMU Campus Safety Services offers:

24/7 on-campus patrol and support
Emergency response in partnership with the Los Angeles Police and Fire departments
General safety and emergency preparedness trainings
Lost and Found

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Bruce Featherstone Life Science Building

Bruce Featherston Life Sciences Building

The 103,000-square-foot Life Sciences Building is home to LMU’s programs in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science, health and human sciences, science education, and urban ecology. It embodies LMU’s commitment to sustainability with more than 8,200 square feet of solar panels that generate 10 percent of the facility’s electricity. This iconic campus building achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification in 2015.

The Bluff

Ask alumni what their favorite place at LMU is and you're sure to hear that the bluff is a hands-down Lion favorite. The beautiful trail that follows the bluff behind Sacred Heart Chapel is a particularly serene place to enjoy a moment of peaceful reflection after a busy day on campus.

Xavier Hall

Xavier Hall was the first building constructed on campus in 1929 and was originally intended to be used as housing for LMU’s Jesuit community. The building is now home to offices for the dean and faculty in the LMU School of Film and Television.

William H. Hannon Library

The William H. Hannon Library seeks to foster excellence in academic achievement through an array of distinctive services that enable learners to feed their curiosity, experience new worlds, develop their ideas, inform their decision-making, and inspire others.

Sunken Garden

Every afternoon on Sunken Garden holds a new opportunity. From a class circling up under the shade of a palm tree to a group of Lions enjoying a game or meal together - the garden is the perfect place to make memories with friends. It's also the stunning location each year for LMU's commencement ceremonies.

Take the Next Step

We hope you enjoyed learning what makes Loyola Marymount University an exceptional place to live and learn. Ready to take the next step toward joining our creative and collaborative community of scholars, dreamers, and doers? Begin your application now.