Loyola Marymount University

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Loyola Marymount University

Former names	St. Vincent's College (1865–1911, 1915–1917) L.A. College (1911–1915) Loyola College of Los Angeles (1917–1930) Loyola University of Los Angeles (1930–1973) Also: Marymount Junior College (1932–1948) Marymount College (1948–1973)
Motto	Ad majorem Dei gloriam (Latin) Tua Luce Dirige (Latin)
Motto in English	For the greater glory of God Direct us by thy light
Type	Private research university
Established	1865; 159 years ago (1865) (1911, assignment to Jesuits)
Religious affiliation	Catholic (Jesuit, Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange)
Academic affiliations	AJCU ACCU NAICU
Endowment	$706 million (2023)[1]
President	Timothy Law Snyder
Provost	Thomas Poon
Academic staff	615[2]
Students	10,004 (fall 2022)[3]
Undergraduates	7,138 (fall 2022)[3]
Postgraduates	2,866 (fall 2022)[3]
Address	1 LMU Drive , Westchester, Los Angeles, California , U.S.
Campus	Urban 150 acres (60.7 ha)
Fight song	"Fight on Loyola"
Colors	Crimson and blue[4]
Nickname	Lions
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division I – WCC, PCSC
Mascot	Iggy the Lion
Website	www.lmu.edu

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is a private Jesuit and Marymount research university in Los Angeles, California. It is located on the west side of the city near Playa Vista. LMU is the parent school to Loyola Law School. LMU offers 55 major and 59 minor undergraduate programs across six undergraduate colleges. The Graduate Division offers 47 master's degree programs, 1 education doctorate, 1 doctorate in juridical science, a Juris Doctor, and 13 credential programs. LMU's sports teams are called the Lions and compete at the NCAA Division I level as members of the West Coast Conference in 20 sports.