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Marymount University is a coeducational, four-year catholic university located in Arlington, Virginia, United States. It was established in the year 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. The campus is spread across an area of over 20 acres. Marymount awards associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees in diverse areas of study. It also offers pre-professional programs in teaching, law, medicine, and physical therapy. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
Marymount University hosts more than 30 different clubs and student organizations. It also fields several sports teams which compete in the NCAA Division III.
Marymount is located in Arlington, VA (a medium-sized city). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Marymount is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Marymount is known for its programs in design and therapy and counseling.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 540.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Marymount is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 3,609 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A very high share of students at Marymount are female.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Capital Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Marymount University
2807 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22207-4299
General Phone: (703) 522-5600
http://www.marymount.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 241 | business management, human resources, fashion merchandising, organizational behavior, management science, electronic commerce, business and related services, accounting, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 210 | forensic psychology, physical therapy, counseling psychology, psychology, social psychology, psychology courses, educational psychology, organizational psychology, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 148 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration, critical care nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 125 | elementary school teaching, teacher education, educational admin and supervision, school counseling, ESL instruction, education of learning disabled, secondary teaching |
| Design | 90 | interior design, graphic design, fashion design |
| Liberal Arts | 86 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, English, history, sociology, economics, humanities |
| Medical Administration | 50 | public health education, health care administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 33 | information science, computer and info science, computer science |
| Media | 25 | communication studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 24 | criminology, forensic science |
| Science | 13 | biology |
| Law | 12 | legal assistant |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 2 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Marymount in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 550 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 430 | 27 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 55 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 20 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Marymount had a total enrollment of 3,609 students (3,080 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 60% |
| Graduate | 40% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 46% |
| Maryland | 20% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Washington, DC | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Marymount offers campus housing for 750 of its 3,080 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Arlington, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,766 | 1,489 | 84% | 411 | 28% |
| Men | 420 | 348 | 83% | 111 | 32% |
| Women | 1,346 | 1,141 | 85% | 300 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| 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 | $ 21,528 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,528 |
| Room and board | $ 9,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,860 |
Financial Aid:
Marymount participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 372400)
Marymount has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 17 |
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 | 17 | $83,977 | 29 | $80,604 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $68,198 | 28 | $65,824 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $54,141 | 43 | $56,232 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $71,928 | 100 | $65,986 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Track | Capital Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Critical Care Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marymount Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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