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Marywood University

Marywood

Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509-1598

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Marywood University is a private urban institution in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1153.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,817 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,222.

Established
1915
Motto
Sanctitas Scientia Sanitas
Mascot
Pacers
Type
Private university
Conference
Atlantic East Conference
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

384 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Visit
84%Acceptance
1153SAT Avg
1,821Students
11:1Student:Faculty
73%Grad Rate
$55,817Earnings 10yr
$22,222Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Marywood University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1153

Reading & WritingMid: 570
530640
MathMid: 550
520600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2126

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1153

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,570
Room & Board$15,100
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$52,673
Average Net Price$22,222
Median Debt at Graduation$26,186
Monthly Payment (10yr)$278

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,389
$30–48K$20,321
$48–75K$18,927
$75–110K$23,640
$110K+$26,569

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,222

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,235

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (99)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,821
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 3%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate72.5%
Freshman Retention84.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,000
8 Years$51,306
10 Years$55,817

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,500
Men
$50,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from PA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
98 mi(170 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
105 mi(182 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
238 mi(413 min)

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