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Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia 22207-4299

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Plan Your Visit

81%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,795Students
13:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$67,516Earnings 10yr
$25,153Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.8%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (69)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

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
10 Years$67,516

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History Marymount was founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) as "Marymount College", a two-year women's school.
  • It added master's degree programs in 1979, and its first doctoral program, the clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy, in 2005.
  • Its first male students were admitted into the nursing program in 1972, and the college became fully coeducational and changed its name to "Marymount University" in 1986.
  • The Malek Plaza is a gathering area between the two buildings and features a statue of Sister Majella Berg, RSHM, who was president of Marymount from 1960 to 1993.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAD Washington Dulles18 mi
BWI Baltimore-Washington31 mi
MDT Harrisburg91 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
New York, NY207 mi · ~5h 59m drive
Hartford, CT307 mi · ~8h 52m drive
Providence, RI362 mi · ~10h 27m drive
Albany, NY313 mi · ~9h 3m drive
Syracuse, NY291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
Rochester, NY295 mi · ~8h 31m drive
Buffalo, NY290 mi · ~8h 23m drive
Philadelphia, PA127 mi · ~3h 40m drive
Pittsburgh, PA186 mi · ~5h 22m drive
Harrisburg, PA95 mi · ~2h 45m drive
Newark, NJ201 mi · ~5h 48m drive
Washington, DC5 mi · ~9 min drive
Baltimore, MD38 mi · ~1h 6m drive
Atlanta, GA538 mi · ~15h 33m drive
Charlotte, NC326 mi · ~9h 25m drive
Raleigh, NC231 mi · ~6h 40m drive
Miami, FL925 mi · ~26h 43m drive
Orlando, FL757 mi · ~21h 52m drive
Tampa, FL816 mi · ~23h 34m drive
Nashville, TN561 mi · ~16h 12m drive
New Orleans, LA961 mi · ~27h 46m drive
Richmond, VA96 mi · ~2h 46m drive
Chicago, IL589 mi · ~17h 1m drive
Detroit, MI390 mi · ~11h 16m drive
Minneapolis, MN927 mi · ~26h 47m drive
St. Louis, MO704 mi · ~20h 20m drive
Kansas City, MO936 mi · ~27h 2m drive
Indianapolis, IN486 mi · ~14h 2m drive
Columbus, OH322 mi · ~9h 18m drive
Cleveland, OH300 mi · ~8h 40m drive
Milwaukee, WI630 mi · ~18h 12m drive
Dallas, TX1177 mi · ~34h drive
Houston, TX1214 mi · ~35h 4m drive
Austin, TX1312 mi · ~37h 54m drive
San Antonio, TX1381 mi · ~39h 54m drive
Los Angeles, CA2289 mi · ~66h 8m drive
San Francisco, CA2430 mi · ~70h 12m drive
San Diego, CA2265 mi · ~65h 26m drive
Seattle, WA2317 mi · ~66h 56m drive
Portland, OR2343 mi · ~67h 41m drive
Denver, CO1484 mi · ~42h 52m drive
Phoenix, AZ1973 mi · ~57h drive
Salt Lake City, UT1837 mi · ~53h 4m drive
Honolulu, HI4824 mi · ~139h 22m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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