Marywood University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	862
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	70%

Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Marywood University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Marywood University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Marywood University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Marywood University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,284

Cost of attendance at Marywood University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,284

Cost of attendance at Marywood University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Marywood University received on average $26,390 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,390

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	139	34%	$4,796	$666,585
Other Federal Grant	141	35%	$5,319	$750,024
State Grant/Scholarships	159	39%	$3,831	$609,112
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	404	99%	$23,156	$9,355,162
Total Grant & Scholarships	406	100%	$26,390	$10,714,298

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Marywood University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Marywood University students is 69.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.4%.

69.8%

asian 66.7% 6 students
African American 57.1% 4 students
white 70.9% 205 students
unknown 75.0% 18 students
hispanic 65.2% 15 students
International Students 62.5% 5 students
Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Atlantic East Conference
Basketball Atlantic East Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Marywood University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Marywood University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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