Academics
At LMU, we illuminate new ways of thinking. Our faculty are teacher-scholars committed to the education of the whole person and the growth of our students through intentional mentorship and intimate class sizes.
Explore Your Passions
With more than 150 degrees, certificates, and credentials, we’re ready to help you build a foundation for a purposeful life and professional success. Don’t just pick a major; ignite your passion.
By the Numbers
An Education for Everyone
LMU is a private Catholic university with more than 7,000 undergraduate students and more than 2,800 graduate and law students. Our seven colleges and schools feature top-ranked programs in film and television, business, STEM, and more. That’s why LMU graduates leave prepared to lead in a changing world, making their mark in education, technology, entertainment, and beyond.
Invest in Your Future
LMU is a community of lifelong learners. Our continuing education and executive education programs will help you achieve your goals with flexible and focused learning opportunities.
Continuing Education
LMU Extension and the Center for Religion and Spirituality offer transformative learning opportunities to the community through professional certificate programs, workshops, and special events.
Executive Education
LMU College of Business Administration offers courses and certificate programs that help working professionals remain competitive in today’s ever-changing marketplace.
Study Abroad
Expand your horizons and experience a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to learning by participating in one of LMU's study abroad programs. Our students explore global perspectives and embrace new cultural contexts to become ethical leaders in a globally interconnected and culturally diverse world.
LMU offers more than 100 study abroad programs in 47 countries.
Start your study abroad journeyLeaders Who Ignite Change
LMU faculty are leaders on campus, in the field, and in the communities in which they live and work. Our faculty are Fulbright scholars, social change agents, valued mentors, and renowned artists. As teacher-scholars, they value the opportunity to conduct research and scholarship with undergraduate and graduate students to provide mentorship and guidance while furthering their expertise.
- Number of full-time faculty: 751
- Number of endowed chairs: 25
- Faculty awards include 31 Fulbright Scholars, one Nobel Prize winner, one Pulitzer Prize winner, and two Princeton Fellowships
University Libraries
The William H. Hannon Library offers a variety of resources to support student research and creative projects, including research tutorials and consultations. The library recognizes student work through Research Awards for undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate excellent research strategies and use of the services, resources, and collections to produce a scholarly or creative work.
The William M. Rains Law Library, at the Loyola Law School campus in Downtown Los Angeles, serves as a resource to the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Loyola Law School and LMU, and members of the legal education community, the bench, and the bar.
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Academic Support
Academic Community of Excellence
Supporting Students from Historically Underrepresented Populations