Marywood University
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$35,178
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About Marywood University
Marywood University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,808, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The university offers 71 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 71%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,178.
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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.
82% 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
83% 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
71% 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 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 22-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1180
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
36%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
74%
Unknown
9%
Hispanic
8%
Black
3%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
70%
Socio-economic diversity
35% 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
4
Total Online Enrollment
947
Percent of Programs Online
97% On-campus
3% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 7% online
Doctorate 50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $35,178 | $35,178 |
Graduate | $9,888 | $9,888 |
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 | $1,250 |
On-campus room and board | $14,338 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,900 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,500 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,500 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $52,666 | $52,666 |
Off-campus without family | $48,928 | $48,928 |
Off-campus with family | $39,928 | $39,928 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
80%
State Grant Aid
38%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
35%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
$37k
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
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Design/Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Planning and Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Broadcast Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Administration of Special Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Writing, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Art Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
BA
MA
DOC
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
12Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
15Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
17Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
18Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
19Transportation And Materials Moving
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Illustration
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Painting
BA
MA
DOC
Sculpture
BA
MA
DOC
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
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