Marywood University
PrivateScranton, PA
Located in Scranton, PA, Marywood University is a private small school with roughly 1,784 undergraduates. Marywood University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 61%. Among reported majors, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other shows the strongest outcomes -- $130,682/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Marywood University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Marywood University weighs your application
From Marywood University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Marywood University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Marywood University look for in applicants?
Per Marywood University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates recommendations, rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA, standardized test scores, application essay as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Marywood University's acceptance rate?
Marywood University in Scranton, PA admits approximately 61% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Marywood University?
Admitted students at Marywood University typically score between 1060–1250 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Marywood University?
Admitted students at Marywood University typically score between 18–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Marywood University cost?
Marywood University's total cost of attendance is reported at $55,582 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Marywood University require students to live on campus?
No -- Marywood University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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