The tuition charge supports the instructional program and general operating and administration of the University, such as ordinary health services, various counseling services, lectures, intercollegiate athletic events, and the library. Tuition is charged based on primary curricula.
Other fees may exist that are not listed within each heading. Fees are subject to change without notice. Generally, fees are indicated based on enrolled status. The University reserves the right to change, delete, or add to this pricing schedule as deemed appropriate.
For further information, please contact the Controller’s Office at 310.338.2711 or at studacct@lmu.edu.
The following is information for the 2024-2025 academic year.
(programs of 12 or more semester hours):
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| per academic year | $60,970 |
| per semester | $30,485 |
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Doctorate School of Education | $2,034 |
| MBA | $1,740 |
| Other College of Business Administration Programs | $1,704 |
| MS in Taxation | $1,704 |
| MFA Performance Pedagogy | $1,626 |
| MS in Accounting | $1,704 |
| Seaver College of Science and Engineering | $1,626 |
| School of Film and Television | $1,626 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy | $1,626 |
| School of Education | $1,632 |
| Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts | $1,543 |
| All Other Graduate Programs | $1,543 |
cost is approximately 25% of the regular per semester hour cost.
Contact Student Financial Services for more information
(Semester hour rate for 11 semester hours or less):
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students per semester hour | $2,545 |
| Auditors per semester hour | $638 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med per semester hour | $1,260 |
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Housing Processing Fee/Deposit (This mandatory deposit is applied to the room charge but is forfeited by those who fail to register and complete their Housing Arrangements.) | $450 |
| Desmond, Doheny, Whelan, and Rosecrans Halls Fall semester | $6,560 |
| Desmond, Doheny, Whelan, and Rosecrans Halls Spring semester | $6,560 |
| McKay Hall Fall semester | $7,072.50 |
| McKay Hall Spring semester | $7,072.50 |
| McCarthy and Rains Halls Fall semester | $7,140 |
| McCarthy and Rains Halls Spring semester | $7,140 |
| Del Rey North/Del Rey South Fall semester | $6,607.50 |
| Del Rey North/Del Rey South Spring semester | $6,607.50 |
| Palm North Fall semester | $7,367.50 |
| Palm North Spring semester | $7,367.50 |
| Palm South Fall semester | $8,922.91 |
| Palm South Spring semester | $7,847.09 |
These are standard housing rates. Housing cost applies to the academic year only. Additional costs may be associated with non-standard living accommodations. Students who live on campus during recess periods will be charged a daily rate as indicated in their lease agreement. Summer Session Housing fees are additional. Please refer to your housing license agreement for the applicable rates for special accommodations. Please visit the Student Housing Office website for more information.
The University has beds in completely furnished apartment-style residence halls on campus. Each apartment accommodates four students in two bedrooms with adjoining bath and a living room with a pullman-style kitchen.
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tenderich Apartments Fall semester | $8,140.75 |
| Tenderich Apartments Spring semester | $7,159.25 |
| Hannon, O’Malley, Leavey 4, Leavey 5, and Leavey 6 Apartments Fall semester | $8,170.02 |
| Hannon, O’Malley, Leavey 4, Leavey 5, and Leavey 6 Apartments Spring semester | $7,184.98 |
Apartments are open during recess and semester breaks.
The various plans are referred to as LION Dollar Plans. All students living in non-apartment residences are required to purchase a plan. Special dietary food may be obtained by arrangement. Four plans are offered by Sodexho Food Services. Each plan contains LION dollars, which are declining balance accounts. The L, I, and O plans also offer LION points per semester.
LION Dollar Plans are not refundable.
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Plan L, per academic year | $6,422 |
| Plan I, per academic year | $5,662 |
| Plan O, per academic year | $4,972 |
| Plan N, per academic year | $4,722 |
| Plan A, per academic year | $1,200 |
L, I, O, and N plans can be changed only during the third week of classes in Fall. New students only entering in Spring may change their meal plan during the third week of the Spring semester.
S Dollars are supplemental Lion Dollars that can be purchased anytime during the semester in any increment and are tax-free for all food purchases. Please visit or contact the OneCard Office at 310.338.2735 for additional information.
Meal plans are managed by the Student Housing Office. Please visit their website: http://studentaffairs.lmu.edu/housing/studenthousing/ for more information.
(These rates are subject to change.)
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Admission Application Fee (undergraduate) | $60 mandatory |
| Admission Application Fee (graduate) | $50 mandatory |
| Tuition Deposit (The commitment deposit is required by all new first-year and transfer students admitted. This deposit will be applied to tuition and fees charged to the account.) | $500 mandatory |
| Commitment Fees, Graduate (non-refundable) | varies per department |
| Health Service use per semester, graduate students (optional) | $TBD |
| College of Business Administration Graduate Student Association Fee (including MBA, MSA in Accounting, MS in Business Analytics, MS in Management, MS in Systems Engineering, and EMBA), required per semester (The CBA graduate student activity fee supports student and alumni social events, professional development, clubs and organizations, and CBAGSA governance activities.) | $75 |
| New Student Fee (non-refundable mandatory for entering fisrt-year and transfers) Fall entry | $490 |
| New Student Fee (non-refundable mandatory for entering fisrt-year and transfers) Spring entry | $250 |
| Registration Fee, per semester (mandatory) assessed each term to all students | $65 |
| School of Education Comprehensive Exam Fee | $300 |
| School of Education ePortfolio (one-time fee) | $139 |
| Accident Insurance Year (mandatory for 7 or more semester hours) | $124 |
| Spring Entry Accident Insurance (mandatory for 7 or more semester hours) | $83 |
| Student Health Insurance (mandatory for 7 or more semester hours, unless proof of coverage provided) | $1,139 |
| Spring Entry Student Health Insurance (mandatory for 7 or more semester hours, unless proof of coverage provided) | $1,576 |
| Tuition Refund Insurance | $207 |
| Student Activity Fee (mandatory for full-time undergraduates) per academic year | $144 |
| Student Activity Fee (mandatory for full-time undergraduates) part-time enrollment | $12 per semester hour |
| Student Recreation Facility Fee (mandatory for all full-time undergraduate students, voluntary for all part-time and graduate students) per academic year | $215 |
| Media Fee per academic year | $140 |
| International Student Fee per semester | $75 |
| Graduate Student Activity Fee per semester | $35 |
| Parking Fee per semester | $473 |
Please visit the LMU Parking and Transportation website at https://admin.lmu.edu/parking/ for more information.
Generally all miscellaneous fees are non-refundable unless stated otherwise and due when charged to your Student Account.
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Collection Cost | $100 minimum 40% of the outstanding balance |
| Credit by Examination | $75 |
| 5-Month Check Mailing Payment Plan Fee per semester | $150 |
| 5-Month Auto-Deduction Payment Plan per semester | $50 |
| Degree Application Fee | $145 |
| Directed Teaching Fee, per semester hour: Elementary | $25 |
| Directed Teaching Fee, per semester hour: Secondary | $25 |
| Equipment Insurance Fee | $5 |
| Late Payment Plan Enrollment Fee (per semester) | $100 |
| Late Payment Fee (monthly) | $100 |
| Replacement Charge for OneCards | $20 |
| Returned Check Charge | $35 |
| Electronic Transcript | $2.40 |
| Teacher Placement Fee | $30 |
| Thesis or Project Binding Fee, Graduate | $26 mandatory |
Certain courses may also require mandatory laboratory fees. Check with departments.
Any unpaid fines or charges (such as parking, library, property damage) or any miscellaneous charges incurred by a student while in attendance at the University will be charged to the student’s account. Certain fees deemed optional are required to obtain that good or service.
The tuition, fees, and other charges described above are good faith projections for the academic year. They are, however, subject to change from one academic term to the next as deemed necessary by the University in order to meet its financial commitments and to fulfill its role and mission.
There are other fees and charges unique to certain programs that are dependent upon a student’s matriculation at the University. These fees or charges may be determined by contacting the University offices that administer those programs or activities in which the student intends to enroll or engage.
Since each student may elect various services with associated charges, it is not possible to determine precisely all student charges before registration. However, the following schedule estimates the charges for one academic year for a typical first-year undergraduate resident exclusive of entertainment, injury insurance, or other personal costs. Your actual cost may vary.
| Full-time Undergraduate Students | Living on Campus | Living Off Campus NOT with Parents or Relatives | Living Off Campus with Parents or Relatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Tuition and Fees | $55,441 | $55,441 | $55,441 |
| Estimated Average | $17,252 | $17,784 | $9,360 |
| Estimated Direct Loan Fees | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| Estimated Parking and Transportation | $351 | $936 | $1,026 |
| Estimated Books and Supplies | $1,152 | $1,152 | $1,152 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses | $2,700 | $3,924 | $3,348 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $76,966 | $79,307 | $70,397 |
Note: Refer to your specific program for actual costs and fees.
Estimate assumptions for illustration: Assumes Lion Dollars O Plan for on-campus residents. (Average apartment rate used for apartment residents.) Actual Financial Aid Budget may vary due to individual variation in enrollment, fees, and personal circumstances.
| Type | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Tuition Undergraduate | $1,907 | per semester hour |
| Summer Tuition Doctorate | $2,034 | per semester hour |
| Summer Tuition Graduate Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts | $1,543 | per semester hour |
| Summer Tuition MBA and MBA Certificate | $1,704 | per semester hour |
| Summer Tuition MS in Accounting | $1,704 | per semester hour |
| Summer Tuition Marriage and Family Therapy | $1,626 | per semester hour |
| Summer Tuition Graduate Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering | $1,626 | per semester hour |
| Summer Tuition Graduate School of Film and Television | $1,626 | per semester hour |
| Summer Tuition Graduate School of Education | $1,632 | per semester hour |
| Summer Tuition All Other Graduate Programs | $1,543 | per semester hour |
| Summer Registration Fee | $65 | per session |
| Parking Fee | $283 |
To make a payment or enroll in a payment plan, please visit the Student Accounts Center accessible via MyLMU, PROWL, or through the Student Accounts website: http://www.lmu.edu/StudentAccounts. Tuition, fees, and board charges are payable by the semester. Financial clearance is necessary and subject to Late Financial Fee after the deadline. Clearance may be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Services at the time of payment or by making arrangements for the payment plan described below.
Registration for classes may be canceled for any student whose payment for tuition or fees is returned unpaid from the bank or who has defaulted on payment arrangements.
Financial clearance cannot be granted, and registration will not be permitted, if a student’s account is delinquent.
Failure to pay tuition and other outstanding debts will result in the withholding of the student diploma. The student diploma will not be released until all debts are satisfied in full. Students are prohibited from future registrations due to delinquent accounts.
In the event of payment default of non-payment of charges, the account may be submitted to an external collection agency. The student is responsible for the expenses of collection, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees and collection costs. Unpaid accounts are also reported to national credit bureaus.
The Health Insurance fee of $1,139.00* (*Disclaimer: This rate and benefits are pending approval by the California Department of Insurance and can change. If they change, we will update this information.) is mandatory for students who are taking 7 or more billable hours in Fall. The Health Insurance fee of $1,576.00* (*Disclaimer: This rate and benefits are pending approval by the California Department of Insurance and can change. If they change, we will update this information.) is mandatory for students who are taking 7 or more billable hours in Spring. Students may waive Fall coverage by completing the online waiver at https://www.gallagherstudent.com/LMU, beginning in July. Students may waive Spring coverage by completing the online waiver at https://www.gallagherstudent.com/LMU, beginning at the end of November. Coverage must be waived for Fall and Spring separately. Students taking less than 7 units in either fall or spring may purchase coverage directly through the insurance carrier at https://www.gallagherstudent.com/LMU.
Please visit the Student Accounts website at http://www.lmu.edu/StudentAccounts for specific dates and instructions.
International (Visa) students must have health insurance coverage regardless of the number of semester hours in which they are enrolled.
Please refer to the Aetna Student Health brochure for additional major medical, dependent and spousal coverage.
(Accident Insurance is mandatory for all students registered for 7 or more semester hours and may not be waived.)
LMU students are able to purchase dental and vision coverage on a strictly voluntary basis. The premiums for these plans are not billed through the student account, and must be purchased through VSP Vision Care and/or Delta Dental.
LMU has arranged with A.W.G. Dewar, Inc. to provide a Tuition Refund Insurance Plan that will provide coverage for tuition costs if medical problems, including mental health, require withdrawal from school before a semester ends.
All undergraduate students will be automatically enrolled in the Tuition Refund Insurance Plan. The charge for the Plan is $207.00 per semester and will be included in the first bill of each Fall and Spring semester. The Plan does not cover Summer sessions.
Students who do not wish to participate in the Tuition Refund Insurance Plan can opt out by waiving coverage for the entire academic year through the online Tuition Refund Insurance Plan waiver process beginning July 1. Students need to log on to http://tuitionprotection.com/lmu and click on the tuition insurance waiver icon. The deadline for opting out of the Tuition Refund Insurance Plan is August 27, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. PST. The deadline for opting out of the Spring Tuition Refund Insurance Plan is January 7, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. PST.
Graduate students who wish to purchase the plan may do so by visiting the Dewar’s website at http://www.collegerefund.com.
This payment plan is only available to undergraduate students and only those undergraduate students who would like to make one payment, in full, for the entire academic year including the Fall and Spring semesters. Payment in full must be received by the published payment deadlines.
This payment plan is a semester plan open to all students, undergraduate and graduate, who would like to make one payment, in full, for the entire semester minus any incoming financial aid. Students enrolling in this plan will need to pay in full prior to the start of each term by the published payment deadlines.
This payment plan is a semester plan open to all students, undergraduate and graduate, who would like to make five monthly payments via automatic deduction from a checking/savings account. Automatic deductions are required for this payment plan. This plan is subject to a setup fee of $50.00 per semester, which will be charged once the student enrolls in the plan.
This payment plan is a semester plan option to all students, undergraduate and graduate, who would like make five monthly payments by mail, in-person at the Student Accounts Office, or online through the Student Account Center. This payment plan is subject to a setup up fee of $150.00 per semester, which will be charged once the student enrolls in the plan.
All expenses incurred by a veteran that have not been properly authorized by the Veterans Administration must be paid by the veteran. Therefore, it is the responsibility of every veteran to see that papers are in proper order at the time of the first and each subsequent registration. Also, all veterans who are receiving benefits for educational expenses are required to contact the Office of the Registrar.
The University is required by the Veterans Administration to report failure on the part of the student to complete 75% of the semester hours attempted in any given term. Benefits to a veteran who fails to complete 75% of the semester hours originally enrolled in may be suspended. Failures, withdrawals, and NCs are not recognized as making satisfactory progress.
Refunds for tuition and/or housing are made only after a complete withdrawal or leave of absence from the University (dropping all courses) has been processed by the Office of the Registrar and, in the case of a resident student, also by the Housing Office. For resident students, if the official withdrawal dates from the Office of the Registrar and the Housing Office are different, the respective dates will be used for tuition or housing refunding purposes. See the accompanying table for the allowable refund percentage.
Meal plans are non-refundable. A student should complete the Withdrawal/Leave of Absence form in the Office of the Registrar and, if a resident student, the withdrawal form in the Housing Office.
The University strives to meet the expectations of its students and tries to act compassionately in a time of crisis that interrupts a student’s semester studies so that she/he cannot or should not finish the semester. In an attempt to ease the cost of tuition, the refund policy is in place to allow for a sliding refund for those who withdraw from all courses in a given semester according to the following schedule. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, the following leave or withdrawal reasons: hospitalization, illness, moving out of the area, employment changes/relocation, and family-related emergencies.
No refund may be given for registered courses which a student did not attend and did not withdraw from within the full refund period. No refund or cancellation is granted to a student who withdraws from a portion of his/her program after the end of the 100% Drop/Add period. Consult the following refund schedule for the academic category corresponding to your enrollment and type of program.
Students, whether undergraduate, graduate, or non-degree, who have paid tuition by the semester hour are eligible for tuition refunds per semester hour, based on the published sliding scale. Full refunds for all other students are contingent upon withdrawal from all classes or from the University. The published sliding scale still applies to this type of refund.
| Withdrawal % | All Students |
|---|---|
| 100% through | Aug. 30, 2024 |
| 50% through | Sep. 13, 2024 |
| 25% through | Oct. 18, 2024 |
| 0% on or after | Oct. 19, 2024 |
| Withdrawal % | All Students |
|---|---|
| 100% through | Jan. 17, 2025 |
| 50% through | Jan. 31, 2025 |
| 25% through | Mar. 07, 2025 |
| 0% on or after | Mar. 08, 2025 |
The University’s Federal Aid refund policy complies with the Higher Education Amendments Act.
Refund credits are applied to the student’s account. Refunds of credit balances will be made in accordance with Federal guidelines. Refunding of credit balances is subject to a holding period until verification that funds received have cleared the University’s bank. Refund payments are issued in the name of the student unless written authorization from the student is received to the contrary.
A student will not be issued a diploma or certificate of completion until all accounts, current or otherwise, have been settled in accordance with University requirements. Students with delinquent accounts will also be prohibited from future registration until all balances are resolved to the University’s satisfaction.
If a student defaults on payment of a Federal Perkins Student Loan, a Federal Family Educational Loan, or an Institutional Loan, or if a student fails to satisfy finance-related exit interview requirements, a financial hold will remain in effect until all University debts and related requirements are satisfied. Unpaid accounts are reported to the three major credit reporting agencies. Exit interviews are administered through the Student Loan Office and the Financial Aid Office.
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