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Marygrove College is located in Detroit, Michigan, United States, and was established in the year 1905. The college has a sprawling campus that sits on more than 50 acres of land. The institute offers students more than 10 master degrees, over 30 bachelor degrees, and several associate and post-baccalaureate programs in areas of study including accounting, business, and human resources management.
The athletic teams of Marygrove College are referred to as the Mustangs. The male students participate in sports like soccer, cross country, and basketball. The female students are involved in basketball, volleyball, cross country, and soccer. Marygrove College also sponsors a large number of student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Science Club, and Student Government. In addition, students regularly publish the newspaper called "Mustang Matters."
Marygrove can be found in Detroit, MI (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Roman Catholic school. Marygrove is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Marygrove are in education and teaching.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Marygrove turned down 56% of potential students in 2007. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way Marygrove works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 2,756 students were enrolled in the school. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Marygrove. A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Marygrove attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. Marygrove student athletes compete in Other competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Marygrove College
8425 W McNichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48221-2599
General Phone: (313) 927-1200
http://www.marygrove.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 1,234 | education, teacher ed, educational admin and supervision, reading teaching, adult ed administration, early childhood education, special ed, social studies teaching, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 39 | social work, child development, youth services |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | social studies, English, social services, history, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, political science, language translation |
| Business And Management | 23 | business management, human resources management, international business, accounting and management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | pastoral counseling, religion, religious music |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science, computer graphics |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Science | 5 | biology, natural sciences, chemistry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | dance |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | health service and sciences |
| Medicine | 2 | gerontology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | forensic science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Marygrove in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,254 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 112 | 29 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 5 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Marygrove had a total enrollment of 2,756 students (2,464 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 23% |
| Graduate | 77% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 30% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Marygrove offers campus housing for 95 of its 2,464 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Detroit, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 802 | 353 | 44% | 127 | 36% |
| Men | 236 | 108 | 46% | 37 | 34% |
| Women | 566 | 245 | 43% | 90 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 66% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,690 |
| Room and board | $ 6,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,080 |
Financial Aid:
Marygrove participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 228400)
Marygrove has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $55,301 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $54,890 | 16 | $54,295 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $46,101 | 8 | $46,567 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $52,664 | 31 | $52,068 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Social Work
Youth Services/Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marygrove Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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