Loyola Marymount University's published cost of attendance is $83,943, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $32,268; middle-income families pay around $34,351; and higher-income families pay approximately $58,371.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $83,943 |
| Tuition and Fees | $62,357 |
| Room and Board | $22,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,062 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$35,562 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $48,381 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $32,268 |
| $30–48k | $34,535 |
| $48–75k | $34,351 |
| $75–110k | $40,557 |
| $110k+ | $58,371 |
Loyola Marymount University's published cost of attendance is $83,943, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $32,268; middle-income families pay around $34,351; and higher-income families pay approximately $58,371. Azimuth ranks Loyola Marymount University #1395 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Loyola Marymount participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The aid structure combines need-based and merit components; families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for qualifying students. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to meeting demonstrated financial need through grants and scholarships rather than loans alone. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $58,361; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $78,039, median federal debt of $19,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Loyola Marymount University earn median 4-year earnings of $78,039, placing Loyola Marymount University in the 86.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Loyola Marymount University in the 61.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Loyola Marymount University #277 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Loyola Marymount University's strength in business and professional fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 158 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $60,958, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Digital Marketing program graduates 154 students with median 4-year earnings of $82,825, while Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft delivers median 4-year earnings of $49,135 across 134 graduates. Communication and Media Studies and Finance round out the top programs, with graduates earning $69,144 and $109,303 respectively. The concentration in Business — which comprises a significant share of the institution's degree output — aligns with strong early-career earnings and sustained career progression through the decade following enrollment.
