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Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia 22207-4299

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Marymount University is a private institution in Arlington with particular strength in health sciences and computer science.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,516 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,153.

Established
1950
Motto
Tua Luce Dirige
Mascot
Bernie The Dog
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III
81%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,795Students
13:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$67,516Earnings 10yr
$25,153Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Marymount University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,050
Room & Board$16,188
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$55,748
Average Net Price$25,153
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,888
$30–48K$23,980
$48–75K$24,661
$75–110K$29,865
$110K+$28,619

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,153

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (69)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,795
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 30%
Black 15%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 7%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.9%
Freshman Retention76.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,801
8 Years$63,019
10 Years$67,516

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,600
Men
$62,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from VA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
5 mi(9 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
38 mi(66 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
127 mi(220 min)

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