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Marywood University

Marywood

Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509-1598

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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84%Acceptance
1153SAT Avg
1,821Students
11:1Student:Faculty
73%Grad Rate
$55,817Earnings 10yr
$22,222Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1153

Reading & WritingMid: 570
530640
MathMid: 550
520600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2126

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

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

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

22.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.4%/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

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 (99)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed

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
10 Years$55,817

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 The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary came to Scranton, Pennsylvania, and established St.
  • Marywood College opened on September 8, 1915 with 34 students.
  • Germaine O'Neil served as the first president and treasurer.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ABE Lehigh Valley55 mi
SWF New York Stewart79 mi
TTN Trenton-Mercer91 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA244 mi · ~7h 3m drive
New York, NY98 mi · ~2h 50m drive
Hartford, CT155 mi · ~4h 29m drive
Providence, RI220 mi · ~6h 21m drive
Albany, NY128 mi · ~3h 42m drive
Syracuse, NY115 mi · ~3h 19m drive
Rochester, NY156 mi · ~4h 30m drive
Buffalo, NY194 mi · ~5h 36m drive
Philadelphia, PA105 mi · ~3h 2m drive
Pittsburgh, PA238 mi · ~6h 53m drive
Harrisburg, PA104 mi · ~3h drive
Newark, NJ90 mi · ~2h 36m drive
Trenton, NJ96 mi · ~2h 46m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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