Marywood University

www.marywood.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,178

3% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$21,657

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

2.65%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

82%

2,231 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

2,613

90.2% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

71.2%

262 Graduates

About

Marywood University is a higher education institution located in Lackawanna County, PA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Marywood University were Registered Nursing (38 degrees awarded), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (24 degrees), and Architecture (21 degrees).

In 2020, 810 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Marywood University. 76.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (619 degrees), 10.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (58 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Marywood University is $35,178, which is $12,648 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Marywood University is $35,178, which is $12,648 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,657.

In 2020, 91% of undergraduate students attending Marywood University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,178

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Marywood University was $35,178. The cost of tuition at Marywood University is $12,648 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Marywood University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,657

2020 Value

7.37%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Marywood University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,657. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Marywood University grew by 7.37%.

This chart compares the average net price of Marywood University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,079

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Marywood University was of $12,079 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of room and board increased by 1.08% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Marywood University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Marywood University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2019, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Marywood University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.65%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Marywood University was 2.65%, which represents 22 out of the 831 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Marywood University received 2,231 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 11.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,231 applicants, 1,830 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82% acceptance rate.

There were 2,613 students enrolled at Marywood University in 2020, and 96% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Marywood University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

1,830

Accepted Out of 2,231

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Marywood University was 82% (1,830 admissions from 2,231 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 77.8%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 11.3%, while admissions grew by 17.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Marywood University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

96%

Submission Percentage

390

Scores Submitted

96% of enrolled first-time students at Marywood University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Marywood University has a total enrollment of 2,613 students. The full-time enrollment at Marywood University is 2,358 students and the part-time enrollment is 255. This means that 90.2% of students enrolled at Marywood University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Marywood University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.1% White, 8.15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.06% Black or African American, 2.56% Asian, 1.91% Two or More Races, 0.115% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0383% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Marywood University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.7%), followed by White Male (24%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.1%), followed by White Male (14.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Marywood University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,613 students. The full-time enrollment at Marywood University is 2,358 and the part-time enrollment is 255. This means that 90.2% of students enrolled at Marywood University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Marywood University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Marywood University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Marywood University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Marywood University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,936
Hispanic or Latino
213
Black or African American
80

The enrolled student population at Marywood University is 74.1% White, 8.15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.06% Black or African American, 2.56% Asian, 1.91% Two or More Races, 0.115% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0383% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 229 students (8.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 436 more women than men received degrees from Marywood University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Marywood University is white (619 degrees awarded). There were 10.7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (58 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Marywood University is Registered Nursing (38 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (24 degrees) and Architecture (21 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Marywood University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (33 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (100 degrees), and Education (100 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marywood University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,814,397 people), Registered nurses (1,387,610 people), Secondary school teachers (389,079 people), Education administrators (305,723 people), and Social workers, all other (273,519 people).

The most specialized majors at Marywood University are Architecture and Related Services (33 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (100 degrees), Education (100 degrees), Psychology (57 degrees), and Health (278 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marywood University are Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Dentists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Marywood University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,148,968 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,712,389 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (473,481 people), Outpatient care centers (406,768 people), and Individual & family services (290,152 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Marywood University.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
38 degree-majorss awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
24 degree-majorss awarded
Architecture
21 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Marywood University was Registered Nursing with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Marywood University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

187

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

623

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 187 degrees were awarded to men at Marywood University, which is 0.3 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (623).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Marywood University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Marywood University in Architecture, which is 2.5 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 80 degrees were awarded to women at Marywood University in Social Work, which is 6.15 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 47% of students graduating from Marywood University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Marywood University is Male and Black or African American (80% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.58% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
619 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
58 degrees awarded
Unknown
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Marywood University is white (619 degrees awarded). There were 10.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (58 degrees).

6.79% of degree recipients (55 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
485 degrees awarded
White Male
134 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Marywood University is white female (485 degrees awarded). There were 3.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (134 degrees).

Operations

Marywood University has an endowment valued at nearly $47.9M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.69M (3.54%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Marywood University had a total salary expenditure of $64.1M. Marywood University employs 56 Associate professors, 44 Assistant professors, and 28 Instructors. Most academics at Marywood University are Female Associate professors (36), Female Assistant professors(30), and Female Instructors (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marywood University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 71 employees, Service, with 57 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees.

Endowment

$47.9M

2020 Endowment

9.83%

growth from 2019

Marywood University has an endowment valued at about $47.9M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Marywood University grew 9.83% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.24M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Marywood University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.2M - Federal
$830k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Marywood University received $2.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $830k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$25.7M

2020 Salaries

0.746%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Marywood University paid a median of $25.7M in salaries, which represents 40.1% of their overall expenditure ($64.1M) and a 0.746% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.61% decline from 2018 and a 3.28% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.5M

Instructional Salaries

148

Number of Employees

In 2020, Marywood University paid a total of $10.5M to 148 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

71 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Marywood University were Associate professor with 56 employees; Assistant professor with 44 employees; and Assistant professor with 28 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Marywood University were Office and Administrative Support with 71 employees; Service with 57 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Marywood University was Female Associate professor with 36 employees, Female Assistant professor with 30 employees, and Female Instructor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Marywood University.