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Marywood is found in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Scranton is a small city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Roman Catholic identity. Marywood is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at the school.
Marywood has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Marywood is known for its programs in design, education and teaching, family and social work, and medical assistant and technician.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Marywood has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 3,164 in 2005 at the school. A very high share of students at Marywood are female.
The school offers students meal plans. Marywood values student athletics, and belongs to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Marywood University
2300 Adams Ave
Scranton, PA 18509-1598
General Phone: (570) 348-6211
Admissions Phone: (570) 348-6234
Financial Aid Phone: (570) 348-6225
http://www.marywood.edu
Marywood awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 171 | social work, public administration, family and consumer economics |
| Education And Teaching | 168 | special ed, elementary school teaching, school counseling, music teaching, education of emotionally disturbed, educational administration, art education, teacher education and development, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 61 | psychology, art therapy, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, organizational psychology, clinical child psychology, music therapy, mental health counseling |
| Medical Support And Technology | 48 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Business And Management | 46 | business management, financial planning, marketing, accounting, international business, MIS, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 38 | interdisciplinary studies, English, social studies, Spanish language, history, sociology, history courses, social services, ... |
| Design | 31 | graphic design, illustration, interior design, design and visual communication |
| Media | 30 | communication and journalism, radio and television, public relations and advertising, digital communications, public relations |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | dietitian, clinical nutritionist, health and physical education, athletic trainer, dietetics and clinical nutrition |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 18 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | photography, commercial art, printmaking, drawing |
| Fine Arts | 14 | painting, sculpture, fine arts, ceramics, textile arts |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, criminology |
| Science | 12 | biology, biotechnology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | information science, computer services management, computer science, computer and info science |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | health services administration, health care administration |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Art Studies | 3 | arts management |
| Music | 3 | music performance |
| Transportation | 3 | aviation operations |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama, various performing arts, theatre arts management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion, philosophy, religious music |
| Hospitality | 0 | hotel management |
Number of programs and degrees for Marywood in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 364 | 39 |
| Bachelor's degree | 349 | 83 |
| Doctor's degree | 13 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Marywood had a total enrollment of 3,164 students (2,540 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 52% |
| Graduate | 48% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 71% |
| New Jersey | 14% |
| New York | 11% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
Marywood offers campus housing for 719 of its 2,540 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Scranton, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,788 | 1,349 | 75% | 523 | 39% |
| Men | 471 | 352 | 75% | 143 | 41% |
| Women | 1,317 | 997 | 76% | 380 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
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 | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (570) 348-6234
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,490 |
| Room and board | $ 9,100 |
| Room charge | $ 5,152 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,948 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Marywood participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 329600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (570) 348-6225
Marywood 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 | 19 | $73,246 | 16 | $72,932 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $60,926 | 23 | $57,340 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $49,545 | 23 | $49,128 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $60,869 | 64 | $57,636 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
Sculpture
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Physician Assistant
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Child Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marywood Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education 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, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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