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Marymount California University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

$35,158

Avg tuition

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About Marymount California University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Marymount California University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 515, and admissions are selective. The university offers 8 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 32%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,158.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

65% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

32% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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582

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

Hispanic

46%

White

21%

Black

9%

Non-U.S. Citizen

9%

Two or more races

7%

Asian

6%

Unknown

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

Information not available

Female student population

52%

Socio-economic diversity

44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $35,158 $35,158
Graduate $14,400 $14,400

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,828
On-campus room and board $15,999
On-campus other expenses $2,756
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $15,999
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,824
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,756

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $55,741 $55,741
Off-campus without family $55,809 $55,809
Off-campus with family $39,742 $39,742

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

60%

State Grant Aid

33%

Institution Grant Aid

82%

Pell Grant

44%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,113
State Grant Aid $5,539
Institution Grant Aid $16,366
Pell Grant Aid $4,852

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Golf

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

6

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

7

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.