Loyola Marymount University
About
Perched on a scenic bluff in West Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is a private Jesuit institution best known for combining rigorous academics with a strong commitment to social justice, service, and ethical leadership. The university boasts exceptional academic programs, highlighted by its world-renowned School of Film and Television as well as top-ranked offerings in entrepreneurship, business, and engineering. Student life at LMU is vibrant, active, and values-driven, fostering a close-knit campus community that balances collaborative learning with a rich array of service opportunities and outdoor recreation. Distinctively, LMU's position adjacent to LA’s dynamic "Silicon Beach" provides undergraduates with unparalleled access to internships, networking, and career opportunities in the tech, entertainment, and creative industries.
Wikipedia:Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is a private Jesuit and Marymount research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. LMU enrolls over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, making it the largest Catholic university on the West Coast of the United States. It was founded in 1865 by the Vincentians and merged with Marymount College in 1973.
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Loyola Marymount University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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