Loyola Marymount University is a private Jesuit university in Los Angeles known for its top-ranked School of Film and Television. LMU's location in the entertainment capital of the world provides students with direct access to major studios, production companies, and media networks. The university combines a strong liberal arts core with professionally focused programs in business, communications, and engineering.
Mascot: Lion
Notable Alumni
Tyra Banks (supermodel and TV host)•Colin Hanks (actor)•Tom Mueller (co-founder of SpaceX propulsion)
At a Glance
Cost
Published sticker prices for 2025-2026. Actual cost after aid varies.
Top Programs & National Ranking
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Highlights
Campus Experience
LMU has a 'work hard, play hard' ethos on a gorgeous bluff overlooking the Pacific, but the party scene is modest compared to neighboring USC. About 25% go Greek with a visible campus presence, but there are no fraternity houses on campus and little pressure to join. The Jesuit and Marymount mission infuses a service-oriented culture, and being on LA's Westside means the beach, restaurants, and entertainment industry are your real social playground.
Blufftop campus with sweeping views from the Westchester hills to the Pacific, featuring striking Spanish Renaissance and modern architecture set among palm trees and vibrant landscaping.
Based on Niche reviews, Princeton Review surveys, student forums, and institutional data.
Safety
The bluff-top campus overlooking Playa Vista has a dedicated Campus Safety department, controlled access, and low crime rates. The campus's elevated, gated layout limits outside access.
Westchester and Playa del Rey are relatively safe LA neighborhoods with below-average crime, though students should be aware when venturing into busier commercial areas.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
Plan Your Visit
Schedule: Mon-Fri at 10am and 1pm year-round
Duration: ~60-75 minutes walking tour
Arrive 40+ minutes before your tour — finding parking takes 20+ min and the walk from Visitor Parking to Admissions is 10 min. Information sessions about academics and student life also available.
Book a TourSelf-guided tour option available with downloadable map. 360-degree virtual tour shows sweeping bluff-top views. Interactive campus tour available at tour.concept3d.com.
Tour ResourcesOctober through November or February through April when classes are in session and LA weather is at its best. Avoid late December through mid-January (break) and finals weeks. Morning visits have clearer views before any haze rolls in.
Enter via main entrance off Lincoln Blvd, get a parking pass from the guard at the front gate. Parking charged Mon-Fri 8am-8pm. From LAX: north on Sepulveda Blvd, merge onto Lincoln Blvd north, right onto LMU Drive — just 4 miles, about 10-15 min without traffic. No convenient Metro access; driving or rideshare recommended.
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