Lake Oswego, Oregon is home to Marylhurst. Lake Oswego is a large suburb. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Marylhurst is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at Marylhurst can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in fine arts and business and management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 44% of them (as of 2005).
Marylhurst has 1,268 enrolled students (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Marylhurst are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Marylhurst University
17600 Pacific Hwy - Hwy 43
Marylhurst, OR 97036-0261
General Phone: (503) 636-8141
Admissions Phone: (503) 699-6268
Financial Aid Phone: (503) 699-6253
http://www.marylhurst.edu
Marylhurst awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 139 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 55 | interdisciplinary studies, humanities, English, liberal arts and humanities, social services, sociology, anthropology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology, art therapy, music therapy |
| Media | 17 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts studies, fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | religion, theological and ministerial studies, ministry |
| Design | 9 | interior design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Music | 3 | music, various music studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Marylhurst in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 138 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 131 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 1 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Marylhurst had a total enrollment of 1,268 students (693 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 42% |
| Part-Time | 58% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| First Professional | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 59% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 28% |
| 50-64 | 15% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 91% |
| Washington | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lake Oswego, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34 | 15 | 44% | 12 | 80% |
| Men | 11 | 5 | 45% | 5 | 100% |
| Women | 23 | 10 | 43% | 7 | 70% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (503) 699-6268
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,220 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Marylhurst participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 319900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (503) 699-6253
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 21 | $50,238 | 22 | $42,095 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $50,238 | 22 | $42,095 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religion/Religious Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marylhurst Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
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 placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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