Is Loyola Marymount University a Catholic college?

Yes. Loyola Marymount University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus; Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary; Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange.

What is Loyola Marymount University’s Compass Score?

85 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at Loyola Marymount University?

Mass is listed at Sacred Heart Chapel, Leavey Chapel, and Jesuit Community Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Loyola Marymount University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Loyola Marymount University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic college

Loyola Marymount University

LocationLos Angeles, CA
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 10,256 students
SponsorSociety of Jesus; Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary; Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange
TraditionJesuit

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Compass ScoreCatholic Life Score

Faith 75%Academics 25%

BFaith
83 of 100

AAcademics
89 of 100

Verified Oct. 7, 2026 · How the score works

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Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles is sponsored by the Jesuits, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Campus Ministry schedules Mass every weekday and three times on Sundays, weekly confession and monthly silent adoration, and resident ministers, including Jesuits, live in student housing. The core requires Theological Inquiry, an upper-division Faith and Reason course, and Philosophical Inquiry of all undergraduates.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 4

Sunday10:00 AMSacred Heart Chapel · Fall 2026.
Sunday8:00 PMSacred Heart Chapel · Fall 2026.
Sunday9:30 PMLeavey Chapel · Fall 2026, beginning September 13; some Sundays are Spanish, student-resident or themed Masses.
Monday–Friday12:05 PMJesuit Community Chapel · Fall 2026.

Confession 1

Wednesday9:00 PMSacred Heart Chapel · Until 10 PM, during the academic year; also by appointment.

Adoration 1

Tuesday5:00 PMSacred Heart Chapel · Silent adoration until 8:30 PM on Sept. 15, Oct. 13 and Nov. 17, 2026.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (3)

Mass at LMU - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Sunday | 10am | Sacred Heart Chapel Sunday | 8pm | Sacred Heart Chapel Sunday | 9:30pm | Leavey Chapel (Begins September 13, 2026)”
Three Sunday Masses are scheduled on campus in fall 2026.
“Sunday | 10am | Sacred Heart Chapel Sunday | 8pm | Sacred Heart Chapel Sunday | 9:30pm | Leavey Chapel (Begins September 13, 2026)”
Three Sunday Masses are scheduled on campus in fall 2026.
“Sunday | 10am | Sacred Heart Chapel Sunday | 8pm | Sacred Heart Chapel Sunday | 9:30pm | Leavey Chapel (Begins September 13, 2026)”
Three Sunday Masses are scheduled on campus in fall 2026.
“Monday - Friday | 12:05pm | Jesuit Community Chapel”
Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:05 PM in the Jesuit Community Chapel.
Reconciliation / Confession - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/sacraments/reconciliationconfession · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Reconciliation is offered to the university community weekly on Wednesdays from 9-10 pm in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart during the academic year.”
Confession is scheduled weekly on Wednesday evenings.
Catholic Student Life - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/catholicstudentlife · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Silent Adoration 5:00pm - 8:30pm Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 17 Sacred Heart Chapel”
Silent Eucharistic adoration is scheduled once a month in fall 2026.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Sacred Heart Chapel — 0.1 mi
Visitation Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
Saint Gerard Majella Church — 1.7 mi
Saint Jerome Catholic Church — 2.2 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Sacramental life

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (12:05 PM Monday-Friday in the Jesuit Community Chapel.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass at LMU - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday - Friday | 12:05pm | Jesuit Community Chapel”
  Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:05 PM in the Jesuit Community Chapel.
Yes:
Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sunday 10 AM and 8 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel and 9:30 PM in Leavey Chapel (fall 2026).)
Sources (1)
1. Mass at LMU - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Sunday | 10am | Sacred Heart Chapel Sunday | 8pm | Sacred Heart Chapel Sunday | 9:30pm | Leavey Chapel (Begins September 13, 2026)”
  Three Sunday Masses are scheduled on campus in fall 2026.
Partly:
Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Wednesdays 9-10 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel; also by appointment through the Jesuit Community.)
Sources (1)
1. Reconciliation / Confession - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/sacraments/reconciliationconfession · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Reconciliation is offered to the university community weekly on Wednesdays from 9-10 pm in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart during the academic year.”
  Confession is scheduled weekly on Wednesday evenings.
Partly:
Eucharistic adorationOccasional (monthly or seasonal) (Silent adoration 5-8:30 PM once a month (Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 17, 2026) in Sacred Heart Chapel.)
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Student Life - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/catholicstudentlife · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Silent Adoration 5:00pm - 8:30pm Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 17 Sacred Heart Chapel”
  Silent Eucharistic adoration is scheduled once a month in fall 2026.
Yes:
Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (The on-campus Jesuit Community hosts the weekday Mass and hears confessions by appointment, and Jesuits serve as resident ministers in student housing (priest community serving students).)
Sources (3)
1. Resident Ministry - Loyola Marymount Universitystudentaffairs.lmu.edu/housing/studenthousing/community/residentministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Resident Ministers are priests, sisters and lay ministers who live in student communities and are a great resource to help them explore their faith”
  Resident ministers, including priests and sisters, live in student housing.
  “Nicholas Russell, S.J., Ph.D. - Del Rey North Eddie Siebert, S.J. - Leavey 5 Apartments”
  Jesuits serve as resident ministers in student housing.
  “Martin Ngo, S.J. - Palm South”
  A Jesuit serves as resident minister in Palm South.
2. Reconciliation / Confession - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/sacraments/reconciliationconfession · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “To inquire about the Sacrament of Reconciliation by appointment, please call the LMU Jesuit Community at 310.338.7445.”
  The LMU Jesuit Community hears confessions by appointment.
3. Mass at LMU - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday - Friday | 12:05pm | Jesuit Community Chapel”
  Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:05 PM in the Jesuit Community Chapel.
Yes:
Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Daily Mass is celebrated in a campus chapel.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass at LMU - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday - Friday | 12:05pm | Jesuit Community Chapel”
  Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:05 PM in the Jesuit Community Chapel.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (10 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 1 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Theology and core curriculum

70 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Theological Inquiry (Foundations) plus Faith and Reason (Integrations), required of all students including Seaver College and Honors. Faith and Reason is described as dialogue between theology and other fields; some courses from other departments (e.g., philosophy) carry the attribute.)
Sources (2)
1. University Core Curriculum | Academic Bulletinbulletin.lmu.edu/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Theological Inquiry Philosophical Inquiry Studies in American Diversity”
  The Foundations level requires Theological Inquiry and Philosophical Inquiry.
  “Integrations (Years 3-4) Students fulfill One Area Requirement per course in each of these Areas: Faith and Reason Ethics and Justice”
  The Integrations level requires a Faith and Reason course and an Ethics and Justice course.
2. Integrations - Loyola Marymount Universityacademics.lmu.edu/corecurriculum/structure/integrations · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Faith and Reason institutes dialogue between theology and other fields that inform and enrich the pursuit of questions of ultimate concern”
  The Faith and Reason requirement is described as theology in dialogue with other fields.
Partly:
Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (THST 1030 Exploring the Catholic Theological Tradition is one of many Theological Inquiry options, which also include Comparative Theology.)
Sources (1)
1. Theological Studies (THST) | Academic Bulletinbulletin.lmu.edu/course-descriptions/thst · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “THST 1030 Exploring the Catholic Theological Tradition (4 semester hours) This course will introduce the structure, teachings, and practices of the Catholic tradition”
  A Catholic theology course is one option for Theological Inquiry.
  “This course takes a comparative approach to theological inquiry, examining fundamental religious questions in relation to two or three religious traditions (one of them being Christianity).”
  Comparative Theology also satisfies Theological Inquiry.
Partly:
Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Philosophical Inquiry. The Ethics and Justice requirement covers philosophical, theological and spiritual traditions of ethics and is not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. University Core Curriculum | Academic Bulletinbulletin.lmu.edu/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Theological Inquiry Philosophical Inquiry Studies in American Diversity”
  The Foundations level requires Theological Inquiry and Philosophical Inquiry.
Yes:
Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description
Sources (1)
1. University Core Curriculum | Academic Bulletinbulletin.lmu.edu/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Core integrates Catholic Intellectual Traditions, Ignatian Pedagogy, and the Liberal Arts to create a distinctive curricular pathway”
  The core curriculum names Catholic intellectual traditions as an organizing element.
Yes:
Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Theology, B.A.)
Sources (1)
1. Theology, B.A. | Academic Bulletinbulletin.lmu.edu/schools-colleges/liberal-arts/theological-studies/theology-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “To maintain a challenging and current curriculum for our Majors to provide them with a foundation for pursuing careers as teachers, ministers”
  A Theology B.A. is offered.
Yes:
Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes (The mission statement quotes Ex Corde Ecclesiae #17.)
Sources (1)
1. The Mission - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/mission · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Encourages an integration of knowledge in which “faith and reason bear witness to the unity of all truth” (Ex Corde Ecclesiae, 1990, #17)”
  The mission statement cites Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

Campus culture and residence life

94 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (7 Catholic ministry staff on the team page (interim director, campus ministers for liturgy, Catholic student life, retreats, international immersion, spiritual direction/graduate students, and the liturgy coordinator). Jewish and Muslim chaplains and the ecumenical campus minister are excluded.)
Sources (1)
1. Meet the Team - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/about/meettheteam · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Linda Nguyen Ishii, Ed.D. Interim Director”
  Campus Ministry is led by an interim director.
  “Chris de Silva, D.Min. Campus Minister for Catholic Student Life”
  A campus minister serves Catholic student life.
  “Sr. Maria Lai, C.S.J. Campus Minister for Spiritual Direction & Graduate Students”
  A religious sister serves as campus minister for spiritual direction and graduate students.
  “Alexis Santos-Alvarado Coordinator for Liturgy & Worship / Head Sacristan”
  A coordinator for liturgy and worship is on staff.
Yes:
Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (First Year Retreat, Kairos (fall and spring), the Confirmation one-day retreat, and an online Lenten retreat for graduate students. An annual Silent Retreat page still lists December 2025 dates.)
Sources (4)
1. First Year Retreat - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/retreats/fyr · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Join Us For First Year Retreat 2026! October 2nd - 4th, 2026”
  A First Year Retreat is held in October 2026.
2. Kairos Retreat - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/retreats/kairosretreat · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Fall: November 6th - 8th, 2026 Spring: March 12th - 14th, 2027”
  Kairos retreats are held each fall and spring.
3. OCIA & Confirmation - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/sacraments/faithformation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “This confirmation program includes weekly sessions and a one-day retreat as well as a celebration of the Rite of Confirmation in the Spring semester.”
  The Confirmation program includes a one-day retreat.
4. Graduate Student Ministry - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/graduatestudentministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Online Lenten Retreat Way of the Cross with Saint Oscar Romero”
  Graduate Student Ministry offers an online Lenten retreat.
Yes:
Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (OCIA, Confirmation preparation with peer-led faith-sharing groups, and a graduate book study; students also serve in liturgical and music ministries.)
Sources (2)
1. OCIA & Confirmation - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/sacraments/faithformation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “These evening sessions provide a review of the most important elements of our Catholic faith, as well as an opportunity to participate in small faith sharing groups led by your peers.”
  Confirmation preparation includes peer-led small faith-sharing groups.
  “O.C.I.A. and Confirmation sessions begin in late September/early October every Fall semester.”
  OCIA and Confirmation formation sessions run each year.
2. Graduate Student Ministry - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/graduatestudentministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “2026: Apostolic Exhortation “Dilexi Te” on Love for the Poor”
  Graduate Student Ministry holds a book study on a papal document.
Not enough information:
Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Guests limited to three consecutive nights and six nights per month; roommate approval required.)
Sources (1)
1. Housing Policies - Loyola Marymount Universitystudentaffairs.lmu.edu/housing/studenthousing/community/housingpolicies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Guests may stay no more than three consecutive nights and no more than a total of six nights per month.”
  Overnight guests are limited to three consecutive nights and six nights per month; no restriction by sex is stated.
Yes:
Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Resident ministers (priests, sisters and lay ministers) live in student housing.)
Sources (1)
1. Resident Ministry - Loyola Marymount Universitystudentaffairs.lmu.edu/housing/studenthousing/community/residentministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Resident Ministers are priests, sisters and lay ministers who live in student communities and are a great resource to help them explore their faith”
  Resident ministers, including priests and sisters, live in student housing.
Yes:
Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Vice President for Mission and Ministry. Office of Mission Engagement for faculty and staff.)
Sources (2)
1. Mission and Ministry Leadership Team - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/aboutus/missionandministryleadershipteam · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “John Sebastian Vice President for Mission and Ministry”
  A Vice President for Mission and Ministry leads the Division of Mission.
2. Office of Mission Engagement - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/officeofmissionengagement · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Office of Mission Engagement facilitates programs and resources for members of the university community, especially faculty and staff, to grow deeper in their understanding and engagement of LMU's mission”
  An Office of Mission Engagement forms faculty and staff in the mission.

Service and Catholic social teaching

91 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Service or volunteer centerYes (Pam Rector Center for Service and Action.)
Sources (1)
1. Pam Rector Center for Service and Action - Loyola Marymount Universitystudentaffairs.lmu.edu/activities/centerforserviceandaction · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Pam Rector Center for Service and Action (CSA) is a hub for students, staff, and faculty who seek to form a more just society through partnerships with local and global community partners.”
  LMU has a staffed Center for Service and Action.
Yes:
Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumRequired of all students (The Experiential Learning for Mission flag (immersive or community-based learning) is required of first-year students entering in 2025-26 and later; earlier cohorts take an Engaged Learning flag.)
Sources (2)
1. University Core Curriculum | Academic Bulletinbulletin.lmu.edu/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “In addition to the above, students will also take one or multiple courses that emphasize mission-driven community engagement, referred to as Experiential Learning for Mission”
  All students take at least one Experiential Learning for Mission course emphasizing community engagement.
2. Experiential Learning for Mission - Loyola Marymount Universityacademics.lmu.edu/corecurriculum/structure/experientiallearningformission · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “First-time, first-year students entering the University during the 2025-26 Bulletin year are required to fulfill the Experiential Learning for Mission Flag requirement.”
  The Experiential Learning for Mission flag is required of students entering in 2025-26 and later.
Partly:
Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (THST 6061 Catholic Social Teachings is a graduate-level course.)
Sources (1)
1. Theological Studies (THST) | Academic Bulletinbulletin.lmu.edu/course-descriptions/thst · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “A study of the last one hundred years of Catholic social teachings, including papal encyclicals from Leo XIII to John Paul II”
  A graduate course on Catholic social teaching is offered.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Feed Our Neighbor, Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, Ignacio Companions global encounters, CSA Alternative Breaks.)
Sources (4)
1. Feed Our Neighbor - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/justice/feedourneighbor · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Feed Our Neighbor brings students together through Campus Ministry to serve unhoused youth at Safe Place for Youth (SPY) in Venice.”
  Campus Ministry runs a weekly meal program for unhoused youth.
2. Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/justice/ignatiansolidarity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice is an annual gathering of Jesuit High Schools, Universities, and organizations centered on advocacy”
  Campus Ministry and CSA send students to the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.
3. Ignacio Companions (IC) Trips - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/globalformation/ic · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Every Ignacio Companions Encounter has a theme inspired by our Jesuit & Marymount traditions of living a life that seeks global justice”
  Campus Ministry runs Ignacio Companions global encounter trips.
4. Alternative Breaks - Loyola Marymount Universitystudentaffairs.lmu.edu/activities/centerforserviceandaction/programs/ab · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “AB is a social justice focused experiential learning opportunity for full-time undergraduate or graduate LMU students”
  CSA runs Alternative Breaks justice trips.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Campus Ministry runs Feed Our Neighbor as part of the mission of the service of faith and promotion of justice.)
Sources (1)
1. Feed Our Neighbor - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/justice/feedourneighbor · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Feed Our Neighbor brings students together through Campus Ministry to serve unhoused youth at Safe Place for Youth (SPY) in Venice.”
  Campus Ministry runs a weekly meal program for unhoused youth.
  “Through this work, we live out LMU's mission of the service of faith and the promotion of justice.”
  Feed Our Neighbor is framed by LMU's mission of the service of faith and promotion of justice.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

Mass is scheduled every weekday and three times on Sundays during the fall semester, with weekly confession.
Sources (2)
1. Mass at LMU - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Sunday | 10am | Sacred Heart Chapel Sunday | 8pm | Sacred Heart Chapel Sunday | 9:30pm | Leavey Chapel (Begins September 13, 2026)”
  Three Sunday Masses are scheduled on campus in fall 2026.
  “Monday - Friday | 12:05pm | Jesuit Community Chapel”
  Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:05 PM in the Jesuit Community Chapel.
2. Reconciliation / Confession - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/sacraments/reconciliationconfession · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Reconciliation is offered to the university community weekly on Wednesdays from 9-10 pm in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart during the academic year.”
  Confession is scheduled weekly on Wednesday evenings.
All undergraduates take Theological Inquiry and an upper-division Faith and Reason course, and the bulletin describes the core as integrating Catholic intellectual traditions.
Sources (1)
1. University Core Curriculum | Academic Bulletinbulletin.lmu.edu/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Theological Inquiry Philosophical Inquiry Studies in American Diversity”
  The Foundations level requires Theological Inquiry and Philosophical Inquiry.
  “Integrations (Years 3-4) Students fulfill One Area Requirement per course in each of these Areas: Faith and Reason Ethics and Justice”
  The Integrations level requires a Faith and Reason course and an Ethics and Justice course.
  “The Core integrates Catholic Intellectual Traditions, Ignatian Pedagogy, and the Liberal Arts to create a distinctive curricular pathway”
  The core curriculum names Catholic intellectual traditions as an organizing element.
Resident ministers, including Jesuits and a religious sister, live in student housing.
Sources (1)
1. Resident Ministry - Loyola Marymount Universitystudentaffairs.lmu.edu/housing/studenthousing/community/residentministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Resident Ministers are priests, sisters and lay ministers who live in student communities and are a great resource to help them explore their faith”
  Resident ministers, including priests and sisters, live in student housing.
  “Nicholas Russell, S.J., Ph.D. - Del Rey North Eddie Siebert, S.J. - Leavey 5 Apartments”
  Jesuits serve as resident ministers in student housing.
Campus Ministry lists First Year, Kairos and Confirmation retreats and runs weekly service to unhoused youth.
Sources (4)
1. First Year Retreat - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/retreats/fyr · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Join Us For First Year Retreat 2026! October 2nd - 4th, 2026”
  A First Year Retreat is held in October 2026.
2. Kairos Retreat - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/retreats/kairosretreat · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Fall: November 6th - 8th, 2026 Spring: March 12th - 14th, 2027”
  Kairos retreats are held each fall and spring.
3. OCIA & Confirmation - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/sacraments/faithformation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “This confirmation program includes weekly sessions and a one-day retreat as well as a celebration of the Rite of Confirmation in the Spring semester.”
  The Confirmation program includes a one-day retreat.
4. Feed Our Neighbor - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/justice/feedourneighbor · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Feed Our Neighbor brings students together through Campus Ministry to serve unhoused youth at Safe Place for Youth (SPY) in Venice.”
  Campus Ministry runs a weekly meal program for unhoused youth.

Concerns

Eucharistic adoration is scheduled once a month.
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Student Life - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/catholicstudentlife · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Silent Adoration 5:00pm - 8:30pm Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 17 Sacred Heart Chapel”
  Silent Eucharistic adoration is scheduled once a month in fall 2026.
Theological Inquiry can be met with courses other than Catholic theology, such as Comparative Theology, and the core requires one philosophy course.
Sources (2)
1. Theological Studies (THST) | Academic Bulletinbulletin.lmu.edu/course-descriptions/thst · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “THST 1030 Exploring the Catholic Theological Tradition (4 semester hours) This course will introduce the structure, teachings, and practices of the Catholic tradition”
  A Catholic theology course is one option for Theological Inquiry.
  “This course takes a comparative approach to theological inquiry, examining fundamental religious questions in relation to two or three religious traditions (one of them being Christianity).”
  Comparative Theology also satisfies Theological Inquiry.
2. University Core Curriculum | Academic Bulletinbulletin.lmu.edu/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Theological Inquiry Philosophical Inquiry Studies in American Diversity”
  The Foundations level requires Theological Inquiry and Philosophical Inquiry.
Priestly ministry is provided through the Jesuit Community.
Sources (2)
1. Reconciliation / Confession - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/sacraments/reconciliationconfession · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “To inquire about the Sacrament of Reconciliation by appointment, please call the LMU Jesuit Community at 310.338.7445.”
  The LMU Jesuit Community hears confessions by appointment.
2. Meet the Team - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/about/meettheteam · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Linda Nguyen Ishii, Ed.D. Interim Director”
  Campus Ministry is led by an interim director.
Overnight guests may stay up to three consecutive nights, with no restriction by sex stated.
Sources (1)
1. Housing Policies - Loyola Marymount Universitystudentaffairs.lmu.edu/housing/studenthousing/community/housingpolicies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Guests may stay no more than three consecutive nights and no more than a total of six nights per month.”
  Overnight guests are limited to three consecutive nights and six nights per month; no restriction by sex is stated.

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Campus ministry home

Peg Dolan, RSHM Campus Ministry Center

Address: 1 LMU Drive, MS 8445, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

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Source: mission.lmu.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, mission.lmu.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 8 off campus

Faith formation 3

Music & Liturgy Ministry FellowshipOff campus
Paid fellowship placing undergraduates in parish music ministry.
mission.lmu.edu
OCIA and ConfirmationOn campus
Begins late September/early October
Preparation for the sacraments of initiation, with evening sessions and peer-led faith-sharing groups.
mission.lmu.edu, mission.lmu.edu
Graduate book studyOn campus
Graduate Student Ministry book study on a papal document (2026: Dilexi Te).
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Other 4

Montserrat PilgrimagesOff campus
Summer
Faith pilgrimages abroad with daily prayer and spiritual conversation.
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Graduate pilgrimageOff campus
Graduate Student Ministry pilgrimage (2026: Mexico City).
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Ignacio CompanionsOff campus
Campus Ministry global encounter trips on justice themes.
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Resident MinistryOn campus
Priests, sisters and lay ministers living in student housing offer spiritual programming and support.
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Retreats 2

First Year RetreatOff campus
October 2-4, 2026
Weekend retreat for first-year students in the Malibu mountains.
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Kairos RetreatOff campus
November 6-8, 2026 and March 12-14, 2027
Weekend retreat away from campus held each semester.
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Service 2

Feed Our NeighborOff campus
Thursdays from 10 AM
Students make sandwiches in the Cave under Sacred Heart Chapel and serve unhoused youth in Venice.
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Ignatian Family Teach-In for JusticeOff campus
November 13-16, 2026
Annual Jesuit justice and advocacy gathering, run with the Center for Service and Action.
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Liturgy and prayer 4

Liturgical ministriesOn campus
Students coordinate and serve at all university liturgies as acolytes, ministers of hospitality and other ministers.
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Liturgical Choir and instrumental ensembleOn campus
Rehearsals Mondays 5-6 PM and Sundays 7 PM
Music ministry for campus Masses in Sacred Heart Chapel.
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Special liturgies and prayer servicesOn campus
Mass of the Holy Spirit, All Souls Day prayer and Rosary, Advent reconciliation service and Taizé, and Advent vespers with adoration.
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Spanish MassOn campus
Selected Sundays 9:30 PM
Spanish-language Sunday evening Mass in Leavey Chapel.
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Campus ministry

Sources (4)

Meet the Team - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/about/meettheteam · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Linda Nguyen Ishii, Ed.D. Interim Director”
Campus Ministry is led by an interim director.
About - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/about · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Peg Dolan, RSHM Campus Ministry Center 1 LMU Drive, MS 8445 Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659”
The Campus Ministry Center is at 1 LMU Drive.
“Peg Dolan, RSHM Campus Ministry Center 1 LMU Drive, MS 8445 Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659”
The Campus Ministry Center is at 1 LMU Drive.
“Our two offices are located at: Malone Student Center 210 Sacred Heart Chapel, Lower Level”
Campus Ministry offices are in the Malone Student Center and the lower level of Sacred Heart Chapel.
Reconciliation / Confession - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/ministry/explore/liturgysacraments/sacraments/reconciliationconfession · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“To inquire about the Sacrament of Reconciliation by appointment, please call the LMU Jesuit Community at 310.338.7445.”
The LMU Jesuit Community hears confessions by appointment.
Sponsoring Religious Communities - Loyola Marymount Universitymission.lmu.edu/aboutus/sponsoringreligiouscommunities · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange”
LMU's sponsoring religious orders are the Jesuits, the RSHM and the CSJs of Orange.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

89 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score79%
First-year retention 20% of score89%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,359 · ACT 30
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score10 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$19,325

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	7,336
Total students	10,256
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$48,381
Cost of attendance (per year)	$83,943
Median federal debt at graduation	$19,500
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	79%
First-year retention	89%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$78,349
Admission rate	45%
Students receiving Pell grants	13%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1359
SAT reading & writing	640–720
SAT math	620–710
ACT composite	28–32
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 61 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: lacatholics.org, lacatholics.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 117946
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
Accreditation: WASC Senior College and University Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is Loyola Marymount University a Catholic college?: Yes. Loyola Marymount University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus; Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary; Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange.
What is Loyola Marymount University’s Compass Score?: 85 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Loyola Marymount University?: Mass is listed at Sacred Heart Chapel, Leavey Chapel, and Jesuit Community Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Loyola Marymount University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Loyola Marymount University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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