Marylhurst University
17600 Pacific Hwy - Hwy 43, Marylhurst, OR 97036
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)
Website
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%