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 the parent school to Loyola Law School. LMU offers 55 major and 59 minor undergraduate programs across six undergraduate colleges. The Graduate Division offers 47 master's de…
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 the parent school to Loyola Law School. LMU offers 55 major and 59 minor undergraduate programs across six undergraduate colleges. The Graduate Division offers 47 master's degree programs, 1 education doctorate, 1 doctorate in juridical science, a Juris Doctor, and 13 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 20 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 in English: For the greater glory of God · Direct us by thy light
Type: Private research university
Established: 1865 · (1911, assignment to Jesuits)
Religious affiliation: Catholic (Jesuit, Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange)
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