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Marywood University

Marywood University is a small, private institution located in Scranton, pa. Founded in 1915, Marywood University offers undergraduate degrees in 99 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,793 undergraduates
cost $38,226 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Marywood University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 80.8%
SAT score average 1113
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.56
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Marywood University is known for one of its top majors: Social Work. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Social Work
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Architecture
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $38,226
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,696
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $2,498
Cost of attendance* $56,670
Average financial aid package $33,654
Estimated cost $23,016 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,226
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,696
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $2,498
Cost of attendance* $56,670
Average financial aid package $33,654
Estimated cost $23,016 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Marywood University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,793, with gender binary students split 32% male and 68% female.

Total enrollment

2,658

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
56%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
32%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Marywood University, students love their Phi Beta Lambda (Business Club), student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 2300 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18509-1598
phone 570-348-6211
address https://www.marywood.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Phi beta lambda (business club)

Marywood media group

Volunteers in action (via)

Zeta phi delta

American institute of architects

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Marywood University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Marywood University?

Marywood University is located in Scranton, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Marywood University? 

The acceptance rate for Marywood University is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for Marywood University?

The average high school GPA for Marywood University students was 3.56.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Marywood University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Marywood University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $226,680.

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