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Marywood University

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Overview

Founded in 1915, the Marywood University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Scranton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Marywood University (Marywood) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Marywood University (Marywood) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 110-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Marywood also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Marywood University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Marywood University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Marywood University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Marywood University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym Marywood
Founded 1915
Motto Sanctitas, Scientia, Sanitas
Holiness, Knowledge, Health
Colours Green and white
Mascot Pacer
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University Location

Address 2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton
18509-1598 Pennsylvania
United States
Marywood University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Marywood University Phone Number (570) 348 6211
Marywood University Fax Number (570) 961 4763
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Marywood University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Marywood University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Marywood University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Marywood University.



Marywood University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Marywood University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Marywood University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Marywood University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Marywood University's Admission Office Admission Office

2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton 18509
570 348 6234
866 279 9663

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Marywood University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Marywood University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Marywood University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Marywood University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Marywood University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Marywood University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Marywood University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Marywood University is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary - ihmimmaculata.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Marywood University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Marywood University's Library
Marywood University's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 155,239 physical volumes, 20,520 physical media and 81 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 16 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. Marywood University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Marywood University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Marywood University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 862 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Marywood University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Marywood University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Marywood University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Marywood University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Marywood University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Marywood University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Marywood University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Marywood University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Marywood University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1921


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Marywood University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Marywood University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Marywood University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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