Marylhurst University

17600 Pacific Hwy - Hwy 43, Marylhurst, OR 97036

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Marylhurst University
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Marylhurst University School Description

Marylhurst University is a private institution of higher learning open to men and women of any race or religion. It is dedicated to making innovative post-secondary education accessible to self-directed students of any age. Marylhurst offers coursework leading to bachelor's and master's degrees, and to other goals such as career transition, professional development and personal enrichment.

Animated by its Catholic and liberal arts heritage, Marylhurst emphasizes the uniqueness and dignity of each person, and is committed to the examination of values, as well as to quality academic and professional training. Marylhurst University seeks to aid students in advancing their goals for responsible participation in a rapidly changing world by pursuing, and encouraging its students to pursue, the ideals of competence, leadership and service.

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Marylhurst University

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Marylhurst University is a private Catholic liberal arts university located in Marylhurst, Oregon, United States, nine miles (14 km) south of Portland on the Willamette River. It is among the oldest collegiate degree-granting institutions in Oregon, awarding its first degree in 1897. Marylhurst was founded and run for many years by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, a Roman Catholic teaching order.

History

St. Mary's College

Marylhurst College was founded in 1893, by members of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, a Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation. The Sisters came to Oregon in 1859 from Montreal at the request of the people and clergy of the city to serve their educational needs.

In 1893, the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary founded Marylhurst as the first liberal arts college to serve the educational needs of Pacific Northwest women. The school was originally located in downtown Portland, Oregon, and called St. Mary's Academy and College. In 1908 the Sisters purchased between Lake Oswego and West Linn. The Sisters named the pastoral land Marylhurst, which means "Mary's Woods". The college was moved to the new property in 1930, and St. Mary's College was renamed Marylhurst College. The following year, the school received its first accreditation from the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools.

Marylhurst College

thumb|Main walkway into Marylhurst University campus thumb|Music building at the effective center of campus In 1959, Marylhurst College became an independent institution and formed a Board of Trustees, separate from the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. In 1974 the college transitioned to a co-educational institution and the first liberal arts college in the United States to be designated as a college for lifelong learning.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
855
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
54%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 15,570
Students Receiving Aid:
75%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 20
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Marylhurst University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Marylhurst University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 54%
Part-Time 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Other 72%
Caucasian 26%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 84%
Out-of-State 16%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oregon 84%
Washington 7%
Arizona 7%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No

Marylhurst University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 15,570    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 15,120    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 450    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,042 75%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,664 50%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 6,032 50%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,200 63%  
Any Aid:
  75%  

Marylhurst University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 20.00

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