Loyola Marymount University is a private, co-educational university in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions located in Los Angeles, California, United States. The university is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and one of five Marymount institutions of higher education.
Address: 1 Loyola Marymount University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90045, United States
Mascot: Iggy the Lion
Mascot: Iggy the Lion
Former names | Los Angeles College (1911) St. Vincent's College (1917) Loyola College of Los Angeles (1918) Loyola University of Los Angeles (1930-1973) also Marymount Junior College (1932-1948) Marymount College (1948-1973) |
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| Motto | Ad majorem Dei gloriam (Latin) Tua Luce Dirige (Latin) |
Motto in English | For the greater glory of God Direct us by thy light |
| Established | 1911 (1865) 1973 (merger) |
| Type | Private Nonprofit Coeducational |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic (Jesuit, Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange) |
| Endowment | $413.6 million (2013) |
| President | David W. Burcham, J.D. |
| Provost | Joseph B. Hellige, Ph.D. |
Academic staff | 534 |
| Students | 9,369 |
| Undergraduates | 5,962 |
| Postgraduates | 3,407 |
| Location | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Campus | Urban – 150 acres (60.7 ha) |
| Fight song | "Fight on Loyola" |
| Colors | Blue and Crimson |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I – WCC, PCSC |
| Sports | 22 varsity teams (10 men's and 12 women's) |
| Nickname | Lions |
| Mascot | Iggy the Lion |
| Affiliations | AJCU ACCU NAICU |
| Website | www.lmu.edu |
