Marywood University
Marywood University is one of the one hundred nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Scranton.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,945 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 453 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 390 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 86%). Every year 69% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Marywood University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $32,190, and fees were $1,750. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $32,190 and $1,750 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students2,945 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate86% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 30 |
Compare Schools
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University of Scranton
2 miles away |
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19 miles away |
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19 miles away |
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57 miles away |
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59 miles away |
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63 miles away |
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Elmira College
76 miles away |
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76 miles away |
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College of Saint Elizabeth
77 miles away |
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Alvernia University
79 miles away |
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offers 5 nursing programs |
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offers 7 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 5 nursing programs |
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Misericordia University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Scranton
offers 6 nursing programs |
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Wilkes University
offers 9 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1921 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 02/01/2005 - 02/28/2013 |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 02/01/2005 - 06/30/2013 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/1988 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
Admission
75%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 920 to 1120 |
| ACT | 19 to 26 |
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 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 | $35 |
| Graduates | $35 |
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 | $630/credit | |
| In State Students | $630/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $630/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $775/credit | |
| In State Students | $775/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $775/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 | $28,350 | $28,350 | $28,350 |
| ADN | 70 | $44,100 | $44,100 | $44,100 |
| BSN | 125 | $78,750 | $78,750 | $78,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $38,750 | $38,750 | $38,750 |
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, 99% of Marywood 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 | 28% | $4,110 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $1,771 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $3,511 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $18,600 |
| Federal Student Loans | 75% | $5,873 |
| Private Loans | 18% | $15,007 |
$25,138
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$21,661 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,788 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$21,243 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,902 |
| Over $110,000$26,653 |
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Student Population
1,960
Undergrads
985
Graduates
2,106
Women
839
Men
88%
Full-time
12%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
73% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
11% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
