Marymount California University: Review & Facts

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Marymount California University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 585 students enrolled. This school was established in 1932 and is the only school located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Marymount California University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Marymount California University will give you the option to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
12
Marymount California University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 12 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Business, Management, Psychology, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Marymount California University is relatively low at 65% (way below California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
65%
Bad
The graduation rate at Marymount California University is very low - 23%.

Student to faculty ratio at Marymount California University is reasonably decent - 18:1.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $35,200 per year. The additional fees at Marymount California University not covered by tuition are around $1,800, which totals $37,000 per academic year.

Read the details about Marymount California University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
45%
According to recent data, 3,168 applications were submitted and 1,415 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to enroll at this school.

This school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Marymount California University is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Marymount California University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (310) 377-5501 or check Marymount California University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$12,100
High
Marymount California University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Marymount California University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Marymount California University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 300 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is very high, roughly $12,100 per year.

Marymount California University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Marymount California University
30800 Palos Verdes Drive East
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
90275-6299, USA
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