Marymount University
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$33,200
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About Marymount University
Marymount University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Arlington, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,041, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The university offers 27 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 54%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $33,200.
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- #20 Ranked in Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) Degree Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
85% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
71% 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
54% 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 Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
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 20-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 970-1170
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards3k
Students enrolled
69%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
37%
Hispanic
20%
Black
15%
Non-U.S. Citizen
13%
Asian
7%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
67%
Socio-economic diversity
36% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
1
Total Online Enrollment
2,265
Percent of Programs Online
98% On-campus
2% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate 17% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $33,200 | $33,200 |
Graduate | $19,620 | $19,620 |
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 | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $14,400 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,680 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,454 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,380 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,180 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $51,280 | $51,280 |
Off-campus without family | $54,034 | $54,034 |
Off-campus with family | $37,380 | $37,380 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
79%
State Grant Aid
41%
Institution Grant Aid
97%
Pell Grant
36%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$45k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track Field Outdoor
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health Education and Promotion
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
8History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
10Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
12Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
14Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
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