Nursing
Ranked #253 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 25 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $92,915
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $27,000
- Ranked-college median: $20,938
Marywood University acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 60.6% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 2,080 of 2,541 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 530–640, SAT Math 530–610, ACT 18–30. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 1,784
Near the national median
National median 1,603
Marywood UniversityMiddle half of collegesNational median
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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Marywood University admitted 60.6% of 2,541 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants2,541
60.6% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted2,080
21.7% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)452
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 530–640
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 530–610
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 18–30
- 136
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- 1060–1250
- ACT, middle 50%
- 18–30
Cost & financial aid
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Average net price
$21,059
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- Tuition & fees
- $43,448
- Average net price
- $21,059
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 38.5%
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68.3%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
79.8%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$59,635
Former students who received federal aid
Programs at Marywood University
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where Marywood University is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Education
Ranked #316 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · 30 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $49,229
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $27,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Business
Ranked #390 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 26 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $70,456
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $26,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Biology
Ranked #448 of 680 for valueBiology, General · 29 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $57,765
- Ranked-college median: $58,001
- Median debt
- $27,000
- Ranked-college median: $20,717
Psychology
Ranked #681 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 21 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $45,088
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $23,444
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Academics
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Total students
1,784
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Semester
Carnegie classification
Master's university
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Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
Marywood UniversityScranton, PA, United States
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Campus
Marywood University
Scranton, PA, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Master's university
Small city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityNew York, NY · about 98 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- marywood.edu
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Mission & community
Catholic
Affiliated with the Catholic Church.
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Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
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What is the Marywood University acceptance rate for 2026?
Marywood University admitted 60.6% of 2,541 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is Marywood University tuition?
Tuition at Marywood University is $43,448 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $21,059 a year.
What is the average net price at Marywood University?
The average net price at Marywood University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $21,059 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at Marywood University?
68.3% of first-time, full-time students at Marywood University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to Marywood University?
The closest matches are Carlow University, Saint Vincent College, and Gannon University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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