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Marywood University is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in the year 1915 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Scranton. The campus spreads over an area of more than 110 acres. The university offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees and certificates to students in various areas of study including architecture, hospitality management, nursing, clinical psychology, and business. The school and colleges of the university are:
The athletic teams are known as the Pacers. The university's male students participate in sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis, cross country, lacrosse, and baseball. The women participate in soccer, cross country, field hockey, volleyball, softball, basketball, tennis, and lacrosse.
Marywood is found in Scranton, PA. 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, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 570.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 3,316 in 2007-2008 at Marywood. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Marywood offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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
http://www.marywood.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family and Social Work | 137 | social work, public administration |
| Education and Teaching | 121 | elementary school teaching, special ed, school counseling, reading teaching, music teaching, art education, teacher education and development, English teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 94 | psychology, art therapy, clinical psychology, school psychology, music therapy, counseling psychology, clinical child psychology, organizational psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 67 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Design | 44 | graphic design, interior design, illustration, design and visual communication |
| Liberal Arts | 42 | interdisciplinary studies, English, social studies, Spanish language, history, French language, social services |
| Business and Management | 41 | business management, financial planning, accounting, marketing, MIS, international business, fashion merchandising, business |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 34 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 32 | dietitian, athletic trainer, health and physical education, clinical nutritionist, dietetics and clinical nutrition, exercise science |
| Media | 29 | communication and journalism, digital communications, public relations and advertising, organizational communications |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 17 | biotechnology, biology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | information science, computer services management, computer support |
| Fine Arts | 10 | painting, sculpture, ceramics, fine arts, textile arts, art history and criticism |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 8 | photography, commercial art, printmaking |
| Transportation | 6 | aviation operations |
| Hospitality | 5 | hospitality management, hospitality administration |
| Medical Administration | 5 | health services administration, health care administration |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama, various performing arts |
| Art Studies | 3 | arts management, art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | religious music, religion, philosophy |
| Medicine | 2 | gerontology |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music performance, voice |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Marywood in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 363 | 47 |
| Bachelor's degree | 355 | 66 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 8 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 6 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Marywood had a total enrollment of 3,316 students (2,951 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 63% |
| New York | 17% |
| New Jersey | 16% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Marywood offers campus housing for 974 of its 2,951 (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 | 1,774 | 1,377 | 78% | 487 | 35% |
| Men | 492 | 379 | 77% | 156 | 41% |
| Women | 1,282 | 998 | 78% | 331 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 550 |
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% |
| 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 | $ 25,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,390 |
| Room and board | $ 11,108 |
| Room charge | $ 6,430 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,678 |
| 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)
Marywood has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $59,239 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $67,012 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $87,610 | 12 | $91,170 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $74,011 | 23 | $68,820 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $55,387 | 23 | $53,456 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 9 | $42,835 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $68,220 | 67 | $64,058 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Financial Planning and Services
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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
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
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
Sculpture
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
Voice and Opera
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
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Child Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(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 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad 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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