Marywood University
Scranton, PA · Private
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Marywood University admitted 60.6% of applicants university-wide (2,566 of 4,236).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 60.6% | 2,566 | 4,236 |
| In-state | 83.3% | 1,000 | 1,200 |
| Out-of-state | 83.3% | 500 | 600 |
| International applicants | 75.0% | 150 | 200 |
| Men | 49.4% | 837 | 1,694 |
| Women | 68.0% | 1,720 | 2,528 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,566 admitted students, 438 enrolled (17.1% yield).
Marywood University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1060–1250
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–30
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Marywood University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $55,582/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,420 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $21,300 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $55,582/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $18,941 |
| $30k–48k | $21,192 |
| $48k–75k | $21,303 |
| $75k–110k | $24,083 |
| Over $110k | $28,365 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Marywood Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Talent Scholarship (Music, Art, Theatre) — Varies (Departmental)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (International Aid)
- Presidential Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Marywood Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Talent Scholarship (Music, Art, Theatre) — Varies (Departmental)
Marywood University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Marywood University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Application requirements · 2023
Essay prompts
Marywood University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $55,817
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 71.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,186
- At graduation
Marywood University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #694
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Marywood University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (10%), Biological & life sciences (9%), Visual & performing arts (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 54% of class sections have under 20 students.
Marywood University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.