At LMU, we illuminate new ways of thinking where creativity is boundless and justice prevails. Where progress is celebrated. For over a century, we’ve empowered leaders in their ambitious pursuit to secure a brighter world for all.
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LMU offers more than 150 degrees, certificates and credentials to prepare outstanding individuals for lives of meaning, purpose and professional success. Our breadth and depth in academics come from pre-eminent faculty, who have built LMU's reputation as one of the nation's top universities.
Currents
Lions Outscore Opponents 42-8 on Opening Day
LMU women's water polo started their season winning both games over Concorida 19-4, and Whittier 23-4.
Levitsky Revives Literary Voices of the Past in New Book
Holli Levitsky, director of Jewish Studies at LMU co-edited a new book highlighting the poetry of Hyam Plutzik.
Research Centers
Coastal Research Institute
The Coastal Research Institute plays a vital role in urban coastal resource management and its commitment to improving Santa Monica Bay's ecosystem.
CURes
The Center for Urban Resilience is committed to improving the quality of life in our urban communities, especially those that have been historically underserved.
StudyLA
StudyLA advocates for a better, more equitable Los Angeles through research, student mentorship, and engagement with its residents and leaders.
By the Numbers
#6
Private University in California
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
11:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
176
Degrees, Certificates & Credentials