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Marymount can be found in Tarrytown, New York (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 Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Marymount offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Marymount does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 450 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 430 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Marymount come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Marymount are well-paid.
In 2005, 949 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Marymount are female.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Marymount College Of Fordham University
100 Marymount Ave
Tarrytown, NY 10591-3796
General Phone: (914) 631-3200
Admissions Phone: (914) 332-8295
Financial Aid Phone: (914) 332-8345
http://www.marymt.edu
Marymount awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 61 | business, sales and marketing, international business, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | English, international relations, social studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, French language, Spanish language, history, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | special ed, art education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 27 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | food and nutrition, social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | information science, computer and info science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 16 | commercial art |
| Science | 9 | biology |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Marymount in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 241 | 25 |
In 2005, Marymount had a total enrollment of 949 students (885 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 1% |
| Women | 99% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Other Races | 28% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 56% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| Connecticut | 9% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
Marymount offers campus housing for 487 of its 885 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Tarrytown, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,541 | 1,198 | 78% | 255 | 21% |
| Men | 4 | 4 | 100% | 3 | 75% |
| Women | 1,537 | 1,194 | 78% | 252 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (914) 332-8295
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,023 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,023 |
| Room and board | $ 10,316 |
| Books and supplies | $ 775 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,757 |
Financial Aid:
Marymount participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 272206)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (914) 332-8345
Marymount has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | $67,086 | 8 | $66,691 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $61,841 | 12 | $56,083 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $47,053 | 9 | $47,639 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $59,949 | 33 | $54,778 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marymount Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
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 Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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