Marywood University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3856 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1077 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1006 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #68 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 5 | In Scranton |
| #356 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 1,874
- Graduates
- 976
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- marywood.edu
Marywood University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Marywood University has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 84% | 84% |
| Applicants | 3,136 | 1,127 | 2,004 |
| Admissions | 2,625 | 945 | 1,679 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 416 | 165 | 251 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 5 | 1 |
937 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
440 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
123 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Marywood University are 1050-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Marywood University are 21-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1949 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 315 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 252 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 135 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 77 (3%) |
| Asian | 59 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 55 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Marywood University is $24,712 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,389 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,321 |
| $48-75K | $18,927 |
| $75-110K | $23,640 |
| $110K+ | $26,569 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,700 | $10,200 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,700 | $10,200 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,700 | $10,200 |
| Fee in-district | $1,870 | $2,304 |
| Fee in-state | $1,870 | $2,304 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,870 | $2,304 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 865 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,100 |
| Room charge | $8,600 |
| Meal charge | $6,500 |
Marywood University majors
Marywood University has granted 354 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 454 master's across 26 programs, and 10 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Marywood University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | 165 | |
| Social Work | 8 | 64 | |
| Architecture | 50 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 25 | 23 | |
| Physician Assistant | 46 | ||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 44 | ||
| Psychology, General | 25 | 8 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 28 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 25 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 16 | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 21 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 3 | 13 | |
| Interior Architecture | 11 | 2 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 12 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 11 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 10 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | 2 | |
| Financial Planning and Services | 2 | 7 | |
| Graphic Design | 6 | 3 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 8 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| Illustration | 7 | ||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 6 | ||
| Biotechnology | 3 | 3 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| School Psychology | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Public Administration | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Computer Science | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Design & Architecture | 1 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | ||
| Management Science | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 354 | 454 | 10 |
Marywood University has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 64% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Marywood University has published 943 scientific papers with 13,664 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 13 |
| 1993 | 2 | 23 |
| 1994 | 9 | 26 |
| 1995 | 4 | 44 |
| 1996 | 9 | 22 |
| 1997 | 10 | 37 |
| 1998 | 15 | 29 |
| 1999 | 20 | 32 |
| 2000 | 12 | 54 |
| 2001 | 12 | 36 |
| 2002 | 20 | 70 |
| 2003 | 17 | 87 |
| 2004 | 33 | 102 |
| 2005 | 37 | 177 |
| 2006 | 16 | 167 |
| 2007 | 18 | 228 |
| 2008 | 21 | 252 |
| 2009 | 29 | 307 |
| 2010 | 44 | 330 |
| 2011 | 48 | 393 |
| 2012 | 50 | 565 |
| 2013 | 52 | 689 |
| 2014 | 55 | 662 |
| 2015 | 33 | 663 |
| 2016 | 49 | 719 |
| 2017 | 30 | 695 |
| 2018 | 33 | 780 |
| 2019 | 40 | 858 |
| 2020 | 28 | 986 |
| 2021 | 46 | 1122 |
| 2022 | 24 | 1117 |
| 2023 | 20 | 1025 |
| 2024 | 10 | 980 |
Notable alumni
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Lizabeth Scott
- Occupations
- stage actoractorsingertelevision actormodel
- Biography
-
Lizabeth Virginia Scott was an American actress, singer and model for the Walter Thornton Model Agency, known for her "smoky voice" and being "the most beautiful face of film noir during the 1940s and 1950s". After understudying the role of Sabina in the original Broadway and Boston stage productions of The Skin of Our Teeth, she emerged in such films as The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946), Dead Reckoning (1947), Desert Fury (1947), and Too Late for Tears (1949). Of her 22 films, she was the leading lady in all but three. In addition to stage and radio, she appeared on television from the late 1940s to early 1970s.
-
Mrs. Kasha Davis
- Occupations
- drag queen
- Biography
-
Mrs. Kasha Davis is the stage name of Edward Paul Popil Jr., an American drag queen, actor and television personality from Scranton, Pennsylvania. She is best known for competing on the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race and the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. After appearing on the reality television show, Mrs. Kasha Davis toured internationally, released several musical singles, and performed in film, television and theatre.
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Michele Knotz
- Occupations
- voice actoractor
- Biography
-
Michele Knotz is an American voice actress who works for New York City-based studios, including TAJ Productions, Headline Sound, and Central Park Media.
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Joseph Edward Kurtz
- Occupations
- Catholic priestCatholic bishop
- Biography
-
Joseph Edward Kurtz is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Louisville in Kentucky from 2007 to 2022. He previously served as the bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville in Tennessee from 1999 to 2007. Kurtz was president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) from 2013 to 2016.
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Martin Flynn
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Martin Bradshaw Flynn Jr. is an American politician. He is a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate and he previously served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Flynn is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Bernadette Gray-Little
- Occupations
- academic
- Biography
-
Bernadette Gray-Little is a retired academic administrator most recently serving as the 17th chancellor of the University of Kansas, where she was the first African-American and female to serve as the chancellor. She oversaw the university's main campus in Lawrence, its medical center campuses in Kansas City, Salina and Wichita, the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, and other facilities around Kansas. She replaced chancellor Robert Hemenway in August 2009, and retired in June 2017.
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Mary Margaret Graham
- Occupations
- intelligence officer
- Biography
-
Mary Margaret Graham was the United States Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Collection.
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Julia K. Munley
- Enrolled in Marywood University
- In 1987 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Julia Kathleen Munley is an American judge who is serving as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. She previously served on the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas, 45th district.
General info
| Alternative names | Marywood |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1915 |
| Motto | Sanctitas, Scientia, Sanitas Holiness, Knowledge, Health |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 429 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2300 Adams Ave Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509-1598 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 76,000 |
| Phone | 5703486211 |