Marymount University
Marymount University is a private Catholic university in Arlington, Virginia, established in 1950. The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary founded the school as a two-year school for women. It expanded to a four-year college in 1973 and became coeducational in 1986. The main campus is on 21 acres in North Arlington. It includes two gyms, computer labs, and six residence halls. The Arlington location places the university across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. The university is also a member of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area. This consortium allows students to enroll in courses at any of the 13 institutions in the metro DC area and access their libraries.
Marymount University offers several BSN, MSN, and DNP programs that are accredited by the CCNE and approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing. BSN paths include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN. The university also offers MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, and BSN to DNP programs. An associate’s degree in nursing is also available. Students wishing to enroll in the traditional BSN program must complete the prerequisite courses, which typically include two years of liberal arts courses. The RN to BSN program is a hybrid program with online and on-campus courses.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students3,375 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
The curriculum for the BSN program is a composite of academic and clinical nursing as well as general education coursework as required by the universities Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements. The general education requirements can be met through transfer credits.
The program offers three main entry points. The first entry point is for students enrolling into the nursing program as freshman. Applicants to this track are required to show proof high school completion, cumulative high school grade point average and SAT scores.
Students admitted to the program as freshman are expected to complete nursing prerequisite course with a minimum of a C grade and a 2.5 GPA. Freshman will sit for the TEAS exam and present a written statement before enrollment in nursing courses.
The second entry point is offered to students transferring from another profession (Accelerated BSN). Admission will be based on an acceptable GPA for all courses being transferred and a competitive TEAS score.
The third entry point is the RN to BSN hybrid online program designed for students who possess an Associate of Applied Science degree and those who have a nursing diploma. Applicants to this program need to have completed at least 31 credits of transferable credits and need to have a current unencumbered license.
The program admits students in the fall and spring semesters on a competitive basis. Most students including transfer students will require a minimum of six semesters to complete the program as the curriculum is offered sequentially according to the program indicated in the degree plan.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 23 | 120 |
Master's degree | 1 | 20 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 3 |
Doctor's degree - other | 0 | 1 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1958 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1968 - 12/31/2008 |
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 04/01/1984 - 12/31/2008 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1978 - 12/31/2008 |
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Admission
92%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 960 to 1140 |
ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $975/credit | |
In State Students | $975/credit | |
Out of State Students | $975/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $975/credit | |
In State Students | $975/credit | |
Out of State Students | $975/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $43,875 | $43,875 | $43,875 |
ADN | 70 | $68,250 | $68,250 | $68,250 |
BSN | 125 | $121,875 | $121,875 | $121,875 |
FNP | 50 | $48,750 | $48,750 | $48,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Marymount University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 34% | $4,682 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $2,395 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $3,252 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 94% | $15,757 |
Federal Student Loans | 57% | $5,813 |
Private Loans | 6% | $14,293 |
$25,387
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$20,537 |
$30,001 to $48,000$22,692 |
$48,001 to $75,000$24,719 |
$75,001 to $110,000$26,507 |
Over $110,000$27,522 |
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Student Population
2,305
Undergrads
1,070
Graduates
2,305
Women
1,070
Men
79%
Full-time
21%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
41% |
Hispanic |
15% |
Black/African American |
14% |
Non-resident alien |
14% |
Asian |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.