Marymount is located in Arlington, Virginia (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, business and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 550. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Marymount has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Marymount had 3,676 enrolled students in 2005. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Marymount offers students meal plans. 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
Admissions Phone: (703) 284-1500
Financial Aid Phone: (703) 284-1530
http://www.marymount.edu
Marymount awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 327 | business management, organizational behavior, human resources, MIS, business and related services, international business, fashion merchandising, finance, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 149 | registered nursing, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 148 | psychology courses, social psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, psychology, physical therapy, mental and social health services, organizational psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 146 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, ESL instruction, educational admin and supervision, education of learning disabled, secondary teaching, teacher education, education |
| Design | 58 | interior design, fashion design |
| Liberal Arts | 58 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, sociology, economics courses, history, economics, humanities |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Law | 25 | legal assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 23 | commercial art |
| Media | 17 | communication studies |
| Medicine | 13 | health professions |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminology |
| Science | 10 | biology |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | health care administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Marymount in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 533 | 26 |
| Bachelor's degree | 348 | 38 |
| Associate's degree | 118 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 45 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 1 |
In 2005, Marymount had a total enrollment of 3,676 students (2,845 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 44% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 47% |
| Maryland | 22% |
| Pennsylvania | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| District of Columbia | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Marymount offers campus housing for 695 of its 2,845 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,802 | 1,492 | 83% | 426 | 29% |
| Men | 449 | 358 | 80% | 115 | 32% |
| Women | 1,353 | 1,134 | 84% | 311 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 563 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 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 | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (703) 284-1500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,114 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,114 |
| Room and board | $ 7,820 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,734 |
Financial Aid:
Marymount participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 372400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (703) 284-1530
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $74,799 | 29 | $71,888 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $56,715 | 30 | $56,158 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $47,787 | 28 | $48,229 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $63,577 | 87 | $58,849 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Track | Capital Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
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
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
Economics, Other
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Educational 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 8% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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 campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
NCAA athletic conference member
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