Description

Marymount University is an independent Catholic university that emphasizes academic excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Committed to the liberal arts tradition, the University combines a foundation in the arts and sciences with career preparation and opportunities for personal and professional development. Marymount is a student-centered learning community that values diversity and focuses on the education of the whole person, promoting the intellectual, spiritual, and moral growth of each individual. Scholarship, leadership, service, and ethics are hallmarks of a Marymount education.

Founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Marymount is a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic university located just minutes from the nation's capital.

Marymount is dedicated to academic excellence. Our faculty are scholars and practitioners in a wide array of fields; but above all else, they are committed to excellence in the classroom. They join with our staff and administration in making this commitment: At Marymount University, students come first.

Marymount's academic programs combine a strong liberal arts foundation with solid career preparation. Ethics and values are emphasized here, as is service to others. Marymount's mission is to educate the whole person, preparing students to achieve personal and professional success.

Marymount offers a close-knit academic community located on a serene 21-acre campus—yet we're just minutes from downtown Washington, DC. The entire metropolitan area will serve as your living, learning laboratory. Marymount students intern at places like Capitol Hill, the Smithsonian, high tech companies, major health care institutions, and more. And when classes are done, there's plenty to do on and off campus. Remember you have Washington's resources at your disposal for entertainment, culture, and pure enjoyment!

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Saints

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$22,620

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,620

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

3,480

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Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,193
Freshman Class
390
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,480

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
63%
Graduate
37%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
52%
Out-of-State
48%

Gender of Students

Women
72%
Men
28%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
16%
Asian
7%
Caucasian
51%
Latino
10%
Other
16%

Students State Origin

Virginia
52%
Maryland
19%
New York
4%
District of Columbia
3%
New Jersey
3%
Other
19%

International Students

International
7%
Domestic
93%