Muhammad University Of Islam - Los Angeles

8936 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047

Muhammad University of Islam is a Nation of Islam-affiliated preschool to 12th Grade school in the South Shore area of Chicago, Illinois, United States, located next to Mosque Maryam.

Every major NOI mosque has a MUI. The schools are headed by the Nation of Islam's Ministry of Education, led by Dr. Larry Muhammad.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 116 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Muhammad University Of Islam - Los Angeles ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1989

Student Body

Total Students

116 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Muhammad University Of Islam - Los Angeles Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Muhammad University Of Islam - Los Angeles?

The application deadline for Muhammad University Of Islam - Los Angeles is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 116 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $19,140 for elementary schools and $25,187 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles, CA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).