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Wednesday 29 April 2015

Loyola Marymount University - University in Los Angeles, California

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 
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)
MottoAd majorem Dei gloriam (Latin)
Tua Luce Dirige (Latin)
Motto in English
For the greater glory of God
Direct us by thy light
Established1911 (1865)
1973 (merger)
TypePrivate Nonprofit
Coeducational
AffiliationRoman Catholic (Jesuit, Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange)
Endowment$413.6 million (2013)
PresidentDavid W. Burcham, J.D.
ProvostJoseph B. Hellige, Ph.D.
Academic staff
534
Students9,369
Undergraduates5,962
Postgraduates3,407
LocationLos Angeles, California, USA
CampusUrban – 150 acres (60.7 ha)
Fight song"Fight on Loyola"
ColorsBlue      and      Crimson
AthleticsNCAA Division I – WCC, PCSC
Sports22 varsity teams
(10 men's and 12 women's)
NicknameLions
MascotIggy the Lion
AffiliationsAJCU
ACCU
NAICU
Websitewww.lmu.edu