Loyola Marymount University campus
Los Angeles, United States
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Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles·university

#801

QS Rank

46%

Acceptance rate

12,906

Enrollment

About Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount University (LMU), formerly St. Vincent's College, 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.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#801
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#601
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#103

Campus & Location

Province

CA

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,600–2,800/mo | Food: USD 450–700/mo | Major US city; high cost but strong entertainment, tech, and healthcare job markets.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.

Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.lmu.edu. Information may change — verify with Loyola Marymount University’s official website before applying.