Description

At Marylhurst University in Marylhurst, Oregon, students get a blended education that combines professional training with traditional liberal arts academics.

The occupations for which students at Marylhurst prepare are not all typical careers either. Programs in Art or Music Therapy, Pastoral Care, Divinity and Sustainable Business are some examples of Marylhurst’s less conventional tracks. Students may also choose to get a degree in Teacher-Education, Real Estate or Business Administration. Several fine and performing arts degrees are also offered.

Regardless of the program in which one enrolls while at Marylhurst, a range of liberal arts courses are always taken to complement one’s major.

Student life at Marylhurst is also designed to foster a well-rounded experience. Arts offerings include the Shakespeare on the Green performances, literary readings, a literary review, student and professional music concerts and on-campus art exhibits.

There are also academic, special interest and other types of student organizations.

Disability and veteran’s services help make Marylhurst accessible to the full range of students.

Students interested in applying will need to fill out an application and submit a recommendation letter, personal essay and transcripts. An interview is also required for prospective applicants.

Marylhurst does its best to make its education available to students regardless of financial status and awards scholarships and other forms of financial aid to those who are eligible.

Quick Facts

Location

Northwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$16,920

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,920

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

1,844

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
946
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,844

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
51%
Graduate
49%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
23%
Part-Time
77%

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

In-State
81%
Out-of-State
19%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
3%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
41%
Latino
3%
Other
52%

Students State Origin

Oregon
81%
Texas
9%
Washington
9%
Other
1%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%