Marymount University

https://www.marymount.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,400

3.61% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,717

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.14%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

83.7%

2,375 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,555

71.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.1%

241 Graduates

About

Marymount University is a higher education institution located in Arlington County, VA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Marymount University were Registered Nursing (117 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (86 degrees), and Information Technology (76 degrees).

In 2021, 1,072 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Marymount University. 70.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (406 degrees), 2.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (190 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Marymount University is $34,400, which is $11,216 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Marymount University is $34,400, which is $11,216 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,717.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Marymount University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Marymount University was $34,400. The cost of tuition at Marymount University is $11,216 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Marymount University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,717

2021 Value

10.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Marymount University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,717. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Marymount University grew by 10.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Marymount University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,427

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Marymount University was of $14,427 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.94% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Marymount University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Marymount University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.44% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Marymount University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.14%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Marymount University was 1.14%, which represents 9 out of the 787 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Marymount University received 2,375 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 22% annual growth. Out of those 2,375 applicants, 1,987 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.7% acceptance rate.

There were 3,555 students enrolled at Marymount University in 2021. 34% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Marymount University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,987

Accepted Out of 2,375

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Marymount University was 83.7% (1,987 admissions from 2,375 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 85.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 22%, while admissions declined by −23.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Marymount University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

34%

Submission Percentage (2020)

125

Scores Submitted (2020)

34% of enrolled first-time students at Marymount University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Marymount University had a total enrollment of 3,555 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Marymount University is 2,546 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,009. This means that 71.6% of students enrolled at Marymount University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Marymount University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.5% White, 23.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Black or African American, 6.22% Asian, 4.05% Two or More Races, 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.197% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Marymount University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.6%) and White Male (11.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (11.8%) and White Male (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Marymount University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,555 students. The full-time enrollment at Marymount University is 2,546 and the part-time enrollment is 1,009. This means that 71.6% of students enrolled at Marymount University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Marymount University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Marymount University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Marymount University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Marymount University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,298 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
848 enrolled students
Black or African American
563 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Marymount University is 36.5% White, 23.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Black or African American, 6.22% Asian, 4.05% Two or More Races, 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.197% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 99 students (2.78%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 438 more women than men received degrees from Marymount University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Marymount University is white (406 degrees awarded). There were 2.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (190 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Marymount University is Registered Nursing (117 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (86 degrees) and Information Technology (76 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Marymount University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (168 degrees awarded), Psychology (126 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (65 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marymount University are Registered nurses (1,409,592 people), Software developers (531,768 people), Other managers (346,306 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (311,143 people), and Postsecondary teachers (215,762 people).

The most specialized majors at Marymount University in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (168 degrees awarded), Psychology (126 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (65 degrees), Health (330 degrees), and History (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marymount University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Marymount University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (168 degrees awarded), Psychology (126 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (65 degrees), Health (330 degrees), and History (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marymount University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,725,548 people), Elementary & secondary schools (880,662 people), Computer Systems Design (686,249 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (535,802 people), and Outpatient care centers (382,934 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Marymount University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
117 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
86 degrees awarded
Information Technology
76 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Marymount University was Registered Nursing with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Marymount University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

317

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

755

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 317 degrees were awarded to men at Marymount University, which is 0.42 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (755).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Marymount University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Marymount University in Information Technology, which is 1.78 times more than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Marymount University in Registered Nursing, which is 9.64 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 47% of students graduating from Marymount University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Marymount University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.49% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
406 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
190 degrees awarded
Black or African American
152 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Marymount University is white (406 degrees awarded). There were 2.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (190 degrees).

3.64% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
293 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
147 degrees awarded
White Male
113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Marymount University is white female (293 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (147 degrees).

Operations

Marymount University has an endowment valued at nearly $58.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.6M (18.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Marymount University had a total salary expenditure of 87.8M. Marymount University employs 53 Assistant professors, 44 Professors and 34 Associate professors. Most academics at Marymount University are Female Assistant professor (44), Female Professor (34), and Male Associate professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marymount University are: Management, with 41 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 38 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 37 employees.

Endowment

$58.4M

2021 Endowment

22.5%

growth from 2020

Marymount University has an endowment valued at about $58.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Marymount University grew 22.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.99M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Marymount University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$35.5M

2021 Salaries

3.88%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Marymount University paid a median of $35.5M in salaries, which represents 40.4% of their overall expenditure ($87.8M) and a 3.88% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.7M

Instructional Salaries

152

Number of Employees

In 2021, Marymount University paid a total of $11.7M to 152 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Marymount University were Assistant professor with 53 employees, Professor with 44 employees, and Associate professor with 34 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marymount University were Management with 41 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 38 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Marymount University was Female Assistant professor with 44 employees, Female Professor with 34 employees, and Male Associate professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Marymount University.