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Marywood University

Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Marywood University is a Catholic institution in Scranton, Pennsylvania founded in 1915. With an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’re sure to get personalized engagement with your professors.

Get to know Marywood University

1,808
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
67%
 
Enrolled male students
33%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
93%
 
Part-time students
7%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
45%
 
Adjuncts
55%
 
Faculty Ratio
11:1
Student/teacher ratio
$35,178
Full-time tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 1%
Hispanic/Latinx: 9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 2%
White, non-Hispanic: 74%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 2%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 10%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program

Vibrant Communities

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 56%
Undergraduates: 27%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Women’s dorms
Apartments for single students
Special housing for disabled students

Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Class rank | Academic GPA
Standardized test scores | Interview | Character/personal qualities

Important
Application Essay | Recommendation(s)
Extracurricular activities | Talent/ability

Considered
Volunteer work | Work experience | Level of applicant’s interest

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 510 | 75th Percentile: 600
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 490 | 75th Percentile: 580
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 22 | 75th Percentile: 26
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT English
25th Percentile: 21 | 75th Percentile: 25

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $35,178
Fees: $1,750
Room: $8,138
Board: $6,200

Contact Marywood University

Contact Admissions

marywood.edu/admissions
(570) 348-6234
YourFuture@marywood.edu

Campus Location

2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509

(570) 348-6211

Visit Marywood Online

marywood.edu

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