Marywood University

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Setting: Large Town Setting
Type: Private
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Size: Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Pacers
Marywood University From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Marywood University, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a coeducational, comprehensive, residential and Catholic Liberal Arts University. It was founded in 1915 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Scranton) and serves men and women from a variety of backgrounds and religions. The university enrolls approximately 3,000 students, most of whom are in undergraduate programs.

Location

Marywood's campus is in the city of Scranton in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Creation of Provost

On May 16, 2008, Marywood University announced that Peter Cimbolic, Ph.D. was appointed to the university's Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Campus Buildings and Landmarks

  • Center for Natural & Health Science, is home to several majors including, Math, Science, Nursing & Public Administration and Physician Assistant.
  • Center for Spiritual Life
  • Fricchione Day Care Center, built in 1991, is a child development center that is open to the children of Marywood's staff, faculty and students.
  • Health & Physical Education Center, includes a swimming pool, fitness center, basketball/volleyball court, racquetball courts, aerobic room, gymnasium, saunas, and training room.
  • Immaculata Hall, was built in the 1950s. It was originally called Alumnae Hall, but it was later renamed to honor Sister M. Immaculata Gillespie, Marywood's first dean. It is the home to the Undergraduate Admissions Office, the Institutional Research Office, and the President's office.
  • Insalaco Center for Studio Arts, built from 2000-2001, houses various artistic disciplines.
  • Learning Resources Center (LRC), built from 1964-1968, houses library services, instructional technology services, and computer training and user support services.
  • Liberal Arts Center (LAC), is home to many University Departments including: Religious Studies, Philosophy, Social Sciences, English, and the Foreign Languages Department.
  • Maria Hall, was one of the original campus structures. It now houses the Development area of University Advancement.
  • Media Center, is the home to TV Marywood, WVMW-FM 91.7, Instructional Technology Services and Distance Education and e-Learning.
  • Mellow Center for Athletics and Wellness, includes a 1,500 seat arena, a 5,000 square foot fitness center and other athletic facilities.
  • Memorial Arch, built in 1902, marks the entrance to the original Motherhouse, which was the location of St. Mary's Seminary.
  • Memorial Commons, built in 1975 as a remembrance of the original IHM Motherhouse that burned down in 1971 where the building once laid.
  • Nazareth Student Center, built in 1964, houses a lounge, a game room, the university Bookstore, the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development and other University offices.
  • O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, built in 2002, It joins together academic programs and research activities along with community programs and needed health care services.
  • Printing/Mailing Center, is one of the original structures on campus. It houses Marywood's post office and the campus print shop.
  • The Rotunda, contains Marywood's Liberal Arts Center.
  • Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts (PAC), built in the 1950s as Assumption Hall. In 1998, it was rededicated in honor of Sette LaVerghetta. It is home to the Communication Arts and Music Deptartments.
  • Tony Domiano Early Childhood Center, built in 2000, provides about 60 children in pre-school and Kindergarten.
  • Shields Center for Visual Arts, serves Marywood's art students. It has lab space for computer graphics, art history, and art therapy. On the first floor is the Mahady Gallery which has changing exhibits on a monthly basis.
  • William G. McGowan Center, renovated in 1998, was previously known as the Center for Human Services. It is home to the College of Education and Human Development along with the Counseling/Student Development Center and the School of Continuing Education.

Housing

  • Loughran Hall
  • Madonna Hall
  • Regina Hall
  • Immaculata Hall
  • Emmanuel Hall
  • Perpetual Hall
  • McCarty Hall
  • Bethany Hall
  • Woodland Townhouse Apartments

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,751
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 94%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 21,490
Students Receiving Aid: 100%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 30
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 94%
Part-Time 6%
Men vs. Women
Women 73%
Men 27%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 87%
Other 9%
Hispanic 2%
African-American 2%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 70%
Out-of-State 30%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 70%
New Jersey 14%
New York 10%
Connecticut 2%
Maryland 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 28%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference)
Track (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 21,490    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 20,700    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 790    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,349 33%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,245 50%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 8,370 100%  
Student Loans:
 $ 5,077 93%  
Any Aid:
   100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 75% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 97%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 570, Math: 570

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Marywood University

Bachelor's Level Majors