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Marymount College, which is a liberal arts college in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, was founded as Marymount Junior College by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary in 1932. The college, which has a campus of over 25 acres, offers Associate in Science and Associate in Arts degrees.
Marymount College participates in Club Lacrosse. The college participates in the South Coast Conference of the California Association of Community Colleges. The campus has a library with 21,000 books, and over 100 journal subscriptions and magazines. Some of the student organizations include Associated Students of Marymount College (ASMC), Marymount Opportunities for Volunteer Experience (MOVE), Campus Ministry Leadership Team (CMLT), and Phi Theta Kappa Honorship Club.
Marymount can be found in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (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.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. Instructors at Marymount are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 675 students were enrolled in the school.
Marymount has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Marymount offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Marymount College
30800 Palos Verdes Dr. East
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-6299
http://www.marymountpv.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 132 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Marymount in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 132 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Marymount had a total enrollment of 675 students (632 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 66% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 75% |
| (International Students) | 10% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Marymount offers campus housing for 420 of its 632 (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 offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,176 | 708 | 60% | 315 | 44% |
| Men | 541 | 298 | 55% | 144 | 48% |
| Women | 635 | 410 | 65% | 171 | 42% |
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 | $ 23,744 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,744 |
| Room and board | $ 10,290 |
| Room charge | $ 10,290 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,763 |
Financial Aid:
Marymount participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1047400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $74,000 | 6 | $71,788 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $68,220 | 6 | $58,557 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $52,722 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $46,710 | 3 | $44,833 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $65,806 | 18 | $59,707 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 1 | 3 |
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
(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 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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