Marywood University

Scranton, PA

Marywood University

Scranton, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$42,394

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
610
25th
520
75th
590
25th
510
75th
27
25th
16
75th
27
25th
16
75th
26
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

32%

male

68%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

80%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,136
Declined 509
Total Received 2,645
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Private

1,857

undergraduate students

872

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1915, Marywood University is a private four-year Catholic university that is known for its strong programs in nursing, education, and business. It is located on a 122-acre campus in Scranton, Pennsylvania—115 miles from Philadelphia and 120 miles from New York City.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,729
Established in 1915
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

122-acre, suburban campus in Scranton (population: 77,605), 115 miles north of Philadelphia and 120 miles west of New York City. Served by bus; air serves Avoca (10 miles). School operates transportation to downtown Scranton and the U of Scranton. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Marywood University
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA
18509-1598

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
34%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
66%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
15%
Top 1/4
49%
Top 1/2
82%
Bottom 1/2
18%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
610
25th
520
75th
590
25th
510
75th
27
25th
16
75th
27
25th
16
75th
26
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $35
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

80%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,136
Declined 509
Total Received 2,645

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,753

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $39,570
Housing $8,600
Food $6,500
Additional fees $2,824
Books & supplies $1,250
Total $58,744
Average Financial Aid - $24,753
Total with Avg. Aid $33,991

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,858,397
State $1,948,800
Institutional $24,505,345
Other external $320,448
Total $29,632,990

Non-need-based

Federal $0
State $0
Institutional $6,094,457
Other external $127,657
Total $6,222,114

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 570 348-6225
F: 570 961-4739
finaid@marywood.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Diving yes
Field hockey yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Other sports yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, dance team.

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, dance team.

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, inner-tube water polo, kickball, non-tackle football, rock climbing, running relays, soccer, softball, swimming relays, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division III), Atlantic East Conference, Landmark Conference (women's golf only), Mid-Atlantic Rugby Conference (men's and women's conference only), Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (Women's Rugby).

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Administration of Special Education yes
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Therapy/Therapist yes yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes yes
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes yes
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Financial Planning and Services yes yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management yes
Graphic Design yes yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health Services Administration yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Therapy/Therapist yes
Painting yes
Philosophy yes
Photography yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes
School Psychology yes
Sculpture yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Sciences, Other yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes
Writing, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Nursing
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

2,729

total students

74%

in-state

26%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

68%

1,857
students

Female
68%
1,265

Male
32%
592

32%

872
students

Female
70%
613

Male
30%
259

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

1,710
students

Female
67%
1,153

Male
33%
557

8%

147
students

Female
76%
112

Male
24%
35

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
75%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.20
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

78

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

42

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 7
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Other
Special orientation

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