Overview

Marywood University is a University institution located in Scranton, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA  18509
United States

Contact Ms. Rachel Hartz
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: yourfuture@marywood.edu
Phone: 570-348-6234
Fax: 570-961-4763

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Environmental Design/architecture
Interior Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Financial Planning And Services
Hospitality Administration/management, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Dietetics/dietitian
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Music Therapy/therapist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew
Aviation/airway Management And Operations
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior Design
Music Performance, General
Musical Theatre
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Visual And Performing Arts, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,645

Applied

2,136

Accepted

1,916

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,714

Females Applied

1,458

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

931

Males Applied

678

Males Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.56

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 One recommendation
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	Portfolio for art majors, audition for music majors

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		520	610
SAT Math		510	590
ACT Composite		18	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

37,700

Private

Fees

1,870

Full-time student fees

15,100

Room & board

8,600

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

30,448

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,436

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

20,143

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,091

Avg. Loan Aid

18,784

Avg. Grant Aid

24,507

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

78.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,916

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.66%
Black or African American	2.6%
White or Caucasian	77.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	1.99%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	2.43%
Other	4.58%

Gender

Male (31.52%)

Female (68.48%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	35%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Family Weekend, Marywood Madness and Spring Fling

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Phi Beta Lambda (Business Club), Marywood Media Group, Volunteers in Action (VIA), Zeta Phi Delta and American Institute of Architects

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
apartments with deadbolts, self-defense education, lighted pathways, seminars on safety

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby		Division 3	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

346

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 144

Part-time - 202

Male - 132

Female - 214