Loyola Marymount University is a prestigious private Catholic institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions, located in Los Angeles, California. The most popular majors include psychology, marketing/marketing management, speech communication and rhetoric, business/commerce, and English language and literature, with psychology being the single most popular with 149 degrees awarded annually. The university is known for offering a rigorous academic experience to ambitious students committed to lives of meaning and purpose, with nationally-recognized academic programs and accomplished faculty. The campus is situated on the Del Rey Hills in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, adjacent to a thriving coastal community and located approximately four miles north of Los Angeles International Airport.