Loyola Marymount University is a private Jesuit and Marymount research university in Los Angeles, California. It is located on the west side of the city, near Playa Vista. LMU is also the parent school to Loyola Law School located in downtown Los Angeles. LMU offers 60 major and 55 minor undergraduate degrees and programs across six undergraduate colleges. The Graduate Division offers 51 master's degree programs, one education doctorate, one doctorate in juridical science, a juris doctorate and 12 credential programs. LMU's sports teams are called "the Lions" and compete at the NCAA Division I level as members of the West Coast Conference in 19 sports.
| Former names | St. Vincent's College (1865–1911, 1915–1917), L.A. College (1911–1915), Loyola College of Los Angeles (1917–1930), Loyola University of Los Angeles (1930–1973) Also, Marymount Junior College (1932–1948), Marymount College, (1948–1973) |
| Motto | Ad majorem Dei gloriam (Latin), Tua Luce Dirige (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | For the greater glory of God, Direct us by thy light |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1865, (1911, assignment to Jesuits) |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic, (Jesuit, Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange) |
| Academic affiliations | AJCU, ACCU, NAICU |
| Endowment | $482.8 million (2020) |
| President | Timothy Law Snyder |
| Provost | Thomas Poon |
| Academic staff | 534 |
| Students | 9,695 (Fall 2018) |
| Undergraduates | 6,557 (Fall 2018) |
| Postgraduates | 3,138 (Fall 2018) |
| Campus | Urban, 150 acres |
| Fight song | "Fight on Loyola" |
| Colors | Crimson and blue |
| Sports | 20 varsity teams, (9 men's and 11 women's) |
| Mascot | Iggy the Lion |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – WCC, PCSC |
About Loyola Marymount University
Private, co-educational school which is one of the 28 members of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in addition to being one of the five Marymount institutions of higher education.
Achievement of Loyola Marymount University
The school was founded as a successor to St. Vincent's College, established in 1865, and Marymount College, established in 1933.
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Latest information about Loyola Marymount University updated on July 28 2021.
