Marywood University
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
Admission:
Tel 800/346-5014
http://www.marywood.edu
ENROLLMENT
Full-time:
1,496
Part-time:
254
Graduate:
1,383
FRESHMAN ADMISSION
PROFILE
Number who applied:
1,651
Number accepted:
1,220
Number enrolled:
516
Average SAT score (combined):
1031
Average ACT score:
21
Average GPA:
3.2
Freshmen retention rate:
78.4%
COSTS
Tuition:
$24.560
Room and board:
$9,134
Fees, books, misc.:
$2,140 approx.
FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen receiving aid:
95%
Average financial aid package:
$16,819
FACULTY
Full-time:
121
Part-time:
173
Ph.D. (or terminal degree):
86%
Student/faculty ratio:
12:1
Marywood University
Scranton, Pennsylvania
College Description
Marywood University is coeducational, comprehensive, residential, and Catholic. Founded in 1915 by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Marywood serves men and women from a variety of backgrounds and religions. Marywood enrolls nearly 3,000 students in an array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and serves thousands more through its School of Continuing Education. Committed to enriching human lives through ethical and religious values and to a tradition of service motivated by a pioneering, progressive spirit, Marywood provides a framework for educational excellence that enables students to develop fully as persons and to master professional and leadership skills necessary for meeting human needs. Marywood's scenic 115-acre campus with modern facilities incorporating both the latest technology and artistic treasures is located in an attractive residential area of Scranton, near the Pocono Mountains. The area offers spectacular scenery and an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. Marywood is relatively close to several major cities of the Northeast. Traveling by car, it is 1 hour to Binghamton and 2 hours to New York and Philadelphia.
Academic Life
Marywood's degree programs are administered through three degree-granting schools. The Undergraduate School offers degrees in over 50 academic disciplines, including the liberal arts, sciences, business, music, fine arts, social work, and nursing. All students are required to complete core courses in the liberal arts in addition to the courses in their major. Opportunities for undergraduates abound through double majors, honors and independent study programs, practicums, internships, research, and study abroad. A visiting student program allows Marywood retail business management students to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. There is also a cross-registration program with the University of Scranton. Army and Air Force ROTC programs are also available. Study-abroad opportunities are offered in several countries, including Canada, England, France, Mexico, and Spain.
Campus Life
Marywood's 50 social organizations, including Drama Club, Concert Choir, Collegiate Volunteers, Ski Club, Outdoor Adventure Club and Radio Club, provide numerous opportunities for student involvement. In addition to these there are several academic honor societies and clubs and varsity sports. Services available to students include a health center that reflects a wellness philosophy; free use of printers and computers in all computer labs and residence halls; phones and internet wiring in each residence room; tutoring; personal counseling; career counseling; spiritual direction; and many social activities, plays, concerts, games, and recreational sport activities. There are also special services to preserve the security of the campus. In addition to organizing and promoting activities and programs, the Student Government works to assure awareness of students' rights and responsibilities and promotes programs of organized volunteer activities. The Student Government operates through a number of committees, including committees to serve the needs of residents and commuters, a committee devoted to enriching weekly student activity functions, and committees to support the governance of the University.
Diversity
Marywood University serves a wide range of students, both nationally and internationally, while maintaining a concern for the education of women, culturally diverse persons and first-generation students.
Established in 1994, the Office of Diversity Efforts has two objectives: to promote appreciation of diversity and intergroup accord on campus, and to provide assistance to the regional community in addressing diversity concerns and developing intercultural awareness.
Facilities and Resources
A multimillion-dollar Center for Natural and Health Sciences houses state-of-the-art science laboratories, a multimedia computer lab, a state-of-the-art multimedia lecture hall, and three computer labs connected to the campus fiber-optic network.
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A Studio Arts Center has been built at Marywood. The new building provides spacious studios with exceptional technological resources for photography, printmaking, textiles, papermaking, painting and drawing, ceramics, sculpture and computer graphics.
More than 300 microcomputers located in nine instructional labs and eleven clusters are found in the McGowan Center, Performing Arts Center, Visual Arts Center, and Liberal Arts Center, giving students access to the library's online catalog, CD-ROM databases, and Internet resources.
Marywood's Learning Resources Center (LRC) houses library services, media services, and academic computing services.The LRC participates in the interlibrary loan network with 8,000 libraries. The research collection includes many index and abstract services.
Sports/Varsity Atletics
The athletic program for women and men at Marywood provides them with opportunities to play on competitive intercollegiate teams, club teams, and intramural teams. Students compete on an intercollegiate basis in basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, softball, tennis, cross country, and field hockey. Marywood is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, and the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC). The teams have been very successful, recently winning titles in basketball, softball, tennis, field hockey, and volleyball. In addition, teams and individuals have participated in tournaments at the national level. Freshmen are encouraged and welcomed on teams at all levels and find participation to be challenging and rewarding.
Financial Aid
Marywood University offers a comprehensive program of financial aid to assist students in meeting educational costs. Eligibility for federal and state funded programs is based upon demonstrated financial need. In determining financial need, a federal eligibility formula is used to analyze family income and assets. In addition, the University also awards scholarships/grants from institutional sources on the basis of academic merit. Applicants at Marywood University are considered for all financial assistance for which they qualify. Candidates are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Marywood application form, preferably by February 15.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for admission should have graduated from a secondary school, demonstrate reasonable progress toward graduation in an accredited secondary school, or offer evidence of an education equivalent to a secondary level education. Each candidate should show satisfactory academic preparation in 16 units of subject matter. Either SAT I or ACT scores are required for those who wish to enter as freshmen. Candidates for admission to a degree program in art, education, music, nursing, and physician assistant studies must meet special standards established by the appropriate academic department. A student who demonstrates satisfactory academic performance at another college is encouraged to apply for admission as a transfer student. Academic courses presented for transfer should be equivalents of courses required by the programs of study at Marywood. Students should have earned a grade of C or higher in their coursework. Ordinarily at least one half of the credits required for a major must be earned at Marywood. International candidates are required to meet the academic standards for admission, demonstrate proficiency in the use of the English language, submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and submit documentation of having sufficient funds to cover educational and living expenses for the duration of study.
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