Application Review

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Join The Pride and become an LMU Lion. We welcome students from all backgrounds looking to take part in an educational journey filled with purpose, meaning, and limitless life possibilities.

Fall semester first-year applicants can apply for Early Decision or Early Decision II (binding commitment), Early Action (non-binding commitment), or Regular Decision. Early Decision and Early Action applications will be reviewed based on the academic record through the end of junior year. All applicants are given equal consideration.

Admission to LMU is competitive, and the applicant review process is guided by the same philosophy as our education: we consider the whole person. Along with strong academic performance, positive letters of recommendations and your optional test scores, LMU also takes the time to learn more about you, your achievements, and community contribution. Our thorough evaluation results in a competitive selection of qualified students. To apply to LMU, complete and submit an application for admission, including our LMU-specific questions.

APPLY at lmu.edu/apply and submit one of the following applications:

» LMU ONLINE APPLICATION
» COMMON APPLICATION
» COALITION APPLICATION

How to Apply

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Undergraduate students admitted under Early Decision must commit to LMU by January 13 and those admitted under Early Decision II must commit by March 15. Students admitted under either Early Action or Regular Decision may commit to LMU at any time until May 1.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be submitted at any time up until February 1. Earlier notification of scholarship and financial aid awards requires meeting the early FAFSA filing deadline. Early Decision applicants seeking financial aid must file the FAFSA by November 15.*

Deadlines for the receipt of all required application materials:

Decision Plan Application FAFSA/LMU Financial Aid Application
(If Applying for Aid)
Admission Notification Scholarship & Financial Aid Notification
EARLY DECISION
(BINDING)
November 1 November 15* Mid-December Late December
EARLY ACTION
(NON-BINDING)
November 1 January 15* Mid-December Early February
EARLY DECISION II (BINDING)
January 15 February 5* Mid-February Late February/Early March
REGULAR DECISION January 15 February 19* Early March  Early April

* Due to the delay in the FAFSA being released by the Department of Education, EDI, EA, EDII, and RD Transfer applicants will be invited via email to complete the LMU Institutional Need Based Application

Scholarships & Financial Aid

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In the 2021-22 school year, 87 percent of enrolling first-year students received an institutional grant or scholarship and $161.1 million in grants and scholarships were provided to undergraduate students in 2021-22 (most recent data available). All admitted students are automatically considered for need-based scholarships and grants based on the information provided in the admission application.

Learn more at financialaid.lmu.edu

Transfer Students

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Transfer students may be eligible for the LMU Transfer Guarantee Program. LMU offers a Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Scholarship for qualified transfer students.

Application Deadlines:

  • Spring: October 1
  • Fall: March 15 (Extended Priority Deadline)

Learn more at transfer.lmu.edu.

International Students

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SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission or merit scholarship consideration.

Minimum English Proficiency:

  • TOEFL: 90 iBT
  • IETLS: 6.5
  • Duolingo English Test: 120

Application Deadlines:

  • Spring entry: October 15
  • Fall Early Action/Early Decision: November 1
  • Fall Early Decision II: January 8
  • Regular Decision: January 15

Learn more at international.lmu.edu.