Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount University is a private Jesuit and Marymount research university located in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1865, it is the largest Catholic university on the West Coast of the United States. LMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees through colleges and schools including liberal arts, business administration, science and engineering, film and television, education, and law. The university emphasizes a Catholic intellectual tradition rooted in Jesuit and Marymount values, with a focus on service, ethics, and interdisciplinary learning. Its urban campus in the Westchester neighborhood overlooks Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean, attracting students interested in both rigorous academics and engagement with the cultural and professional opportunities of Southern California.

Loyola Marymount University traces its origins to 1865, when St. Vincent’s College was founded in Los Angeles by the Vincentians. In 1911, the Jesuits assumed control of the institution, and it became Loyola College of Los Angeles, later renamed Loyola University of Los Angeles in 1930. Meanwhile, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary established Marymount Junior College in 1932, which evolved into Marymount College. In 1973, Loyola University and Marymount College merged to form Loyola Marymount University, uniting Jesuit and Marymount traditions in Los Angeles. Over the following decades, Loyola Marymount University expanded its academic programs, campus facilities, and research profile. Today, Loyola Marymount University serves undergraduate and graduate students across multiple colleges and professional schools, maintaining its Catholic heritage while operating as a comprehensive private research university in Southern California.