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Marymount can be found in Rancho Palos Verdes, California (a large suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Roman Catholic school. Marymount is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Marymount has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at the school are in liberal arts.
Marymount does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at Marymount are less crowded than at many schools. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 726 students were enrolled in Marymount.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Marymount.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Marymount College community provides a caring, person-centered educational experience rooted in a Catholic heritage. We promote student appreciation for a rigorous search for wisdom through a values-based education in the liberal arts and sciences, culminating in the development of a meaningful philosophy of life, prudent selection of a major, acquisition of an associate degree, and successful transfer to a four-year college or university...Our overarching vision is to develop men and women with maturity, intellectual curiosity, and the skills to succeed. A Marymount College education provides for this learning experience to persons of diverse backgrounds, ages, and levels of academic preparedness."
More complete details are provided below.
Marymount College
30800 Palos Verdes Dr. East
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-6299
General Phone: (310) 377-5501
http://www.marymountpv.edu
Marymount awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 154 | liberal arts and humanities |
Number of programs and degrees for Marymount in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 154 | 1 |
In 2005, Marymount had a total enrollment of 726 students (715 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 15% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 69% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 79% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
Marymount offers campus housing for 420 of its 715 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rancho Palos Verdes, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,294 | 792 | 61% | 365 | 46% |
| Men | 517 | 349 | 68% | 173 | 50% |
| Women | 777 | 443 | 57% | 192 | 43% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,600 |
| Room and board | $ 9,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,903 |
Financial Aid:
Marymount participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1047400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $66,656 | 6 | $64,896 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $61,694 | 10 | $50,982 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $47,546 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $61,710 | 20 | $54,469 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 1 | 6 |
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marymount Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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