Loyola Marymount University is a private institution that was started in 1911. It has a undergraduate enrollment of 6,778, its environment is suburban, and the campus size is 142 acres. It uses a semester-based academic year. Its tuition/fees are $52,577
Loyola Marymount University—the largest Catholic university on the West Coast—is situated in Los Angeles. LMU provides housing to more than 3,000 learners in its residence halls, apartments, and houses. There are about 150 student clubs and organizations on campus, including nearly 15 Greek chapters. learners interested in media can join the radio station; The Los Angeles Loyolan, a student newspaper; The Tower, a university yearbook; or ROAR Network, a television channel. The Loyola Marymount Lions field a number of Division I athletic teams and participate in the West Coast Conference. Club sports like the surfing, rugby, and ski and snowboard are also popular among learners.

LMU is comprised of seven schools and colleges. Graduate programs include the College of Business Administration, Loyola Law School, and School of Education. All undergraduates—whether members of Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering, College of Business Administration, College of Communication and Fine Arts, or School of Film and Television—must complete the core curriculum. More than 500 learners study abroad each year through LMU programs in Melbourne, Australia; Bonn, Germany; and Seoul, South Korea, among other locations. Notable alumni include Brian Helgeland, who wrote the screenplays for films Mystic River and L.A. Confidential, and famous lawyer Johnnie Cochran, who defended O.J. Simpson.