Loyola Marymount University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
6,085

Full + Part time Students
1:11

Faculty to Student Ratio
5%

Transfer Student Ratio
$24.9K

Avg. Financial Aid

Loyola Marymount University is a dynamic, comprehensive Catholic university in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. Our 152 acre hilltop campus is in Westchester, a friendly residential neighborhood removed from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, yet with easy access to all the richness of our most cosmopolitan community. One mile from the ocean, our students enjoy ocean and mountain vistas as well as the moderate climate and crisp breezes characteristic of a coastal location. LMU is a student centered university, dedicated to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and to the preparation of our students for lives of leadership and service to their communities, professions and families.

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Overview

Total Faculty	544
Full-Time Undergraduate	5,834
Part-Time Undergraduate	251
Application Acceptance Rate	50%
Transfer Students	310
Programs	95 Programs
Courses	1,914 Courses
Equivalencies	1,240 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$39,125
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,125
Books and Supplies	$1,665
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	49%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,735
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	72%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$18,164

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

To receive priority consideration for financial aid, students must complete the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE by March 15. For detailed information, go to www.lmu.edu/financialaid.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall semester	March 15
Spring semester	October 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required in a minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) units of transferable college work. Some majors are impacted and may require stronger records than the minimum 3.0 GPA generally required for admission consideration.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from all colleges attended are required for all applicants. High school transcripts must be submitted by applicants with fewer than 30 completed semester units.
SAT Scores:

Official test scores (SAT or ACT) must be submitted by applicants with fewer than 30 completed semester units.
Letters of Recommendation:

Submit a letter of recommendation from an official of the last school attended, preferably a teacher, counselor, or Dean of Students. Use the form provided by the Common Application.
Essay:

An essay is required from all applicants. Production program applicants must submit a second required essay. Follow the prompts found in the Common Application Supplement.
Application Fee:

$60 nonrefundable application fee
Interview:

An interview is not required for admission consideration. However, transfer applicants are encouraged to meet with an admission counselor at LMU to discuss transfer plans.
Other Requirements:

Transfer students applying to the College of Business Administration must complete Business Calculus with a minimum grade of B prior to applying. Likewise, some other majors require that prerequisite courses be completed prior to transferring.
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Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Courses with grades C (2.0) or above will transfer.
Credits (Min/Max):

A maximum of 60 semester hours from two-year college(s) is transferable to the University. A maximum of 90 semester hours from four-year college(s) is transferable.