Marymount California University
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$35,158
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About Marymount California University
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 443, and admissions are selective. The university offers 8 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,158.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
39% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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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Students enrolled
82%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
46%
White
20%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Black
9%
Two or more races
8%
Asian
5%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Information not available
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
52%
Socio-economic diversity
49% 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 2021–2022 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
50%
State Grant Aid
38%
Institution Grant Aid
96%
Pell Grant
49%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Community Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Community Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Community Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
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