Marywood University: Review & Facts

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Marywood University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,730 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1915 and is one of the 7 colleges located in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Marywood University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Marywood University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
78
Marywood University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 78 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Social Work, Education, Psychology, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before 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 good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Marywood University is high at 83% (above Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The graduation rate at Marywood University is good: 73%. About 12% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Marywood University is good -- 11:1. Find out more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $36,500 per year. The additional fees at Marywood University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $1,800, which makes it a total of $38,300 per year.

Read the details about Marywood 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 recent data, 2,645 applications were submitted and 2,136 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Marywood University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,300
High
Marywood University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Marywood 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
A
Safe
Marywood University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 900 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: about $8,300 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Marywood 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 data, Marywood University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Marywood University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Marywood University
2300 Adams Ave
Scranton, Pennsylvania
18509-1598, USA
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