Marymount University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Marymount University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,715 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1950 and is one of the 3 schools located in Arlington, Virginia.

Marymount University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Marymount University.

Majors
Offered
59
Marymount University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 59 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Psychology, Management, Nursing, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Marymount University is fair at 75% (above Virginia average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Good
The graduation rate at Marymount University is below average - 55%. Nearly 24% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Marymount University is pretty good: 13:1. Learn more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $36,000 per year. The additional fees at Marymount University beyond tuition are approximately $900; which makes it a total of $36,900 a year.

Read the details about Marymount 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
81%
Easy
According to government data, 3,503 applications were submitted and 2,852 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Marymount University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,500
High
Marymount University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Marymount University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Marymount University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,200 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high, roughly $9,500 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Marymount University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Marymount University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Marymount University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Marymount University
2807 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, Virginia
22207-4299, USA
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