Getting in
For Fall 2025, 22,798 first-year students applied to LMU, 10,992 were admitted and 1,536 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 48.2%.
Source: LMU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 12,133 | 6,673 | 55% |
| Out-of-state | 7,958 | 4,166 | 52.3% |
| International | 2,707 | 153 | 5.7% |
Source: LMU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. LMU's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: LMU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early decision. The Common Data Set gives one early decision count, not split between Early Decision I and II, and no counts for early action, which is not binding.
Early decision, Fall 2025
| Plan | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 858 | 364 | 42.4% |
Source: LMU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
62 majors across 6 schools. Every bachelor's major in LMU's official 2026-2027 Academic Bulletin, grouped by the college or school that offers it. Minors, certificates, credentials and graduate programs are left out.
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts22
- African American Studies (B.A.)
- Asian and Pacific Studies (B.A.)
- Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (B.A.)
- Classics and Archaeology (B.A.)
- Economics (B.A.)
- Economics (B.S.)
- English (B.A.)
- Environmental Studies (B.A.)
- French (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- International Relations (B.A.)
- Journalism (B.A.)
- Modern Languages (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (B.A.)
- Political Science (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.A.)
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
- Theology (B.A.)
- Urban Studies (B.A.)
- Women's and Gender Studies (B.A.)
Source: LMU Academic Bulletin 2026-2027, Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Business Administration7
- Accounting (B.S.A.)
- Entrepreneurship (B.B.A.)
- Finance (B.B.A.)
- Information Systems and Business Analytics (B.B.A.)
- Information Systems and Business Analytics (B.S.)
- Management and Leadership (B.B.A.)
- Marketing (B.B.A.)
Source: LMU Academic Bulletin 2026-2027, College of Business Administration (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Communication and Fine Arts9
- Art and Design (B.F.A.)
- Art History (B.A.)
- Choreography and Performance (B.A.)
- Communication Studies (B.A.)
- Dance (B.A.)
- Dance Pedagogy and Social Action (B.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Studio Arts (B.A.)
- Theatre Arts (B.A.)
Source: LMU Academic Bulletin 2026-2027, College of Communication and Fine Arts (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering18
- Applied Mathematics (B.S.)
- Applied Physics (B.S.)
- Biochemistry (B.S.)
- Biology (B.A.)
- Biology (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Civil Engineering (B.S.E.)
- Computer Engineering (B.S.E.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.)
- Environmental Science (B.S.)
- Health and Human Sciences (B.S.)
- Mathematics (B.A.)
- Mathematics (Mathematics Education Emphasis) (B.A.)
- Mathematics (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.S.E.)
- Physics (B.S.)
- Statistics and Data Science (B.S.)
Source: LMU Academic Bulletin 2026-2027, Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Education1
- Education and Learning Sciences (Liberal Studies) (B.A.)
Source: LMU Academic Bulletin 2026-2027, Education and Learning Sciences (Liberal Studies), B.A. (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Film and Television5
- Animation (B.A.)
- Film and Television Production (B.F.A.)
- Film, Television, and Media Studies (B.A.)
- Recording Arts (B.A.)
- Screenwriting (B.A.)
Source: LMU Academic Bulletin 2026-2027, School of Film and Television (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 1 | Mid-December | Yes |
| Early Action | November 1 | Mid-December | No |
| Early Decision II | January 8 | Mid-February | Yes |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | Early March | No |
The FAFSA or California Dream Act Application is due November 1 for Early Decision I, January 10 for Early Action and Early Decision II, and February 1 for Regular Decision. Deposits are due January 12 for Early Decision I, March 16 for Early Decision II and May 1 for Early Action and Regular Decision. The application fee is $75, and one letter of recommendation is required.
Source: LMU Undergraduate Admission, First-Year Applicants (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early Decision I and II are binding: if admitted, you enroll at LMU and withdraw your other applications. Early Decision I admits also get an extra LMU scholarship, priority housing selection, priority registration for the first term and priority consideration for programs with limited space. Early Action is not binding; you have until May 1.
Source: LMU Newsroom, Early Decision Deadlines for Fall 2027 Applicants (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
LMU is test-optional: you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Applicants without scores are not disadvantaged and are still considered for every major, the Honors Program and merit scholarships. If you apply test-optional, scores sent by a testing agency or shown on a transcript are not considered.
Source: LMU Undergraduate Admission, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as considered if submitted, not required, for fall 2027 applicants.
Source: LMU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked LMU's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: LMU Undergraduate Admission, First-Year Applicants (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at LMU, 2026-2027:
| Tuition and fees | $68,939 |
|---|---|
| Housing and food (average) | $23,602 |
| Books and supplies | $1,305 |
| Personal and miscellaneous | $3,969 |
| Parking and transportation | $1,386 |
| Federal loan fees | $88 |
| Total | $99,289 |
For a full-time undergraduate living on campus. Housing and food, personal costs and transportation are LMU's averages, and the loan fee is the average for students who borrow federal loans. LMU's estimate is $102,255 living off campus and $88,638 living with parents or relatives.
Source: LMU Financial Aid, Undergraduate Cost of Attendance (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $32,268 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $34,535 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $34,351 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $40,557 |
| Over $110,000 | $58,371 |
| All incomes | $48,381 |
What first-year, full-time students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from LMU's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Loyola Marymount University on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA · Private47.9% admitted$50,062 average net price
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA · Private53.6% admitted$30,365 average net price
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA · Private61.7% admitted$41,431 average net price
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX · Private48.1% admitted$36,660 average net price
George Washington UniversityWashington, DC · Private47.1% admitted$36,586 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.