Marywood University

https://www.marywood.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,490

4.75% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$26,217

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

60.6%

4,236 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,530

89.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

71.6%

278 Graduates

About

Marywood University is a higher education institution located in Lackawanna County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Marywood University were General Business Administration & Management (80 degrees awarded), Social Work (56 degrees), and Physician Assistant (50 degrees).

In 2024, 786 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Marywood University. 67.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (539 degrees), 13.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Marywood University is $39,490, which is $15,490 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Marywood University is $39,490, which is $15,490 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,217.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending Marywood University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,490

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Marywood University was $39,490. The cost of tuition at Marywood University is $15,490 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Marywood University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,217

2024 Value

6.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Marywood University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,217. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Marywood University grew by 6.09%.

This chart compares the average net price of Marywood University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,514

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Marywood University was of $14,514 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.81% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Marywood University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Marywood University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.15% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Marywood University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Marywood University received 4,236 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 35.1% annual growth. Out of those 4,236 applicants, 2,566 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,530 students enrolled at Marywood University in 2024. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Marywood University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,566

Accepted Out of 4,236

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Marywood University was 60.6% (2,566 admissions from 4,236 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 35.1%, while admissions declined by 2.25%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Marywood University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2024)

122

Scores Submitted (2024)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Marywood University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Marywood University had a total enrollment of 2,530 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Marywood University is 2,262 students and the part-time enrollment is 268. This means that 89.4% of students enrolled at Marywood University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Marywood University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.92% Black or African American, 2.73% Asian, 2.57% Two or More Races, and 0.316% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Marywood University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.1%), followed by White Male (27.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.6%), followed by White Male (13.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.61%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Marywood University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,530 students. The full-time enrollment at Marywood University is 2,262 and the part-time enrollment is 268. This means that 89.4% of students enrolled at Marywood University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Marywood University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Marywood University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Marywood University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Marywood University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,898 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
297 enrolled students
Black or African American
74 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Marywood University is 75% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.92% Black or African American, 2.73% Asian, 2.57% Two or More Races, and 0.316% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 64 students (2.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 276 more women than men received degrees from Marywood University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Marywood University is white (539 degrees awarded). There were 13.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Marywood University is General Business Administration & Management (80 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (56 degrees) and Physician Assistant (50 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Marywood University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (51 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (70 degrees), and Psychology (77 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marywood University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,622,074 people), Registered nurses (1,600,469 people), Secondary school teachers (502,414 people), Education administrators (322,029 people), and Other managers (291,363 people).

The most specialized majors at Marywood University in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (51 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (70 degrees), Psychology (77 degrees), Education (87 degrees), and Health (219 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marywood University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Marywood University are Architecture and Related Services (51 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (70 degrees), Psychology (77 degrees), Education (87 degrees), and Health (219 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marywood University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,262,824 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,922,096 people), Outpatient care centers (540,144 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (530,700 people), and Individual & family services (315,115 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Marywood University.

Most Common (2024)

Architecture
36 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
30 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
29 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Marywood University was Architecture with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Marywood University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

255

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

531

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 255 degrees were awarded to men at Marywood University, which is 0.48 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (531).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Marywood University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Marywood University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.42 times more than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Marywood University in Social Work, which is 7.71 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 57% of students graduating from Marywood University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (88.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Marywood University is Female and Two or More Races (88.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
539 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Marywood University is white (539 degrees awarded). There were 13.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

8.65% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
620 degrees awarded
White Female
592 degrees awarded
White Female
555 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Marywood University is white female (620 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (592 degrees).

Operations

Marywood University has an endowment valued at nearly $60.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.78M (6.22%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Marywood University had a total salary expenditure of 72.7M. Marywood University employs 47 Assistant professors, 34 Associate professors and 21 Instructors. Most academics at Marywood University are Female Assistant professor (30), Female Associate professor (22), and Female Instructor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marywood University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 48 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 37 employees, and Management with 36 employees.

Endowment

$60.8M

2024 Endowment

6.68%

growth from 2023

Marywood University has an endowment valued at about $60.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Marywood University grew 6.68% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Marywood University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$26.5M

2024 Salaries

6.87%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Marywood University paid a median of $26.5M in salaries, which represents 36.5% of their overall expenditure ($72.7M) and a 6.87% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.52% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.431% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.9M

Instructional Salaries

119

Number of Employees

In 2024, Marywood University paid a total of $8.9M to 119 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marywood University were Office and Administrative Support with 48 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees, and Management with 36 employees.

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