Marywood University
Marywood University is a private research university in Scranton, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 1,784 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 60.58% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,817 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $41,420
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,388 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 60.58% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,784 96.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.65%
- Average SAT Score: 1162
Marywood University: what the data shows
Common questions about Marywood University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Marywood University?
Marywood University is located in Scranton, PA (ZIP 18509-1598).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Marywood University public or private?
Marywood University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Marywood University cost?
Published tuition: $41,420.
Average net price after aid: $23,388.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,941 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,192 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,303 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,083 |
| $110,001+ | $28,365 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $165,680.
How hard is it to get into Marywood University?
Admission rate: 60.58%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1162 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Marywood University?
Total enrollment: 1,784 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Marywood University?
150%-time completion rate: 71.65%.
First-year retention: 79.8%.
What do graduates of Marywood University earn?
Median earnings: $47,000 six years after entry; $55,817 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,186.
31.96% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Marywood University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (786 completions)
- CIP 520201 (106 completions)
- Social Work (61 completions)
- CIP 510912 (50 completions)
- CIP 510204 (46 completions)
- CIP 040201 (36 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (30 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (29 completions)
- CIP 422801 (28 completions)
- CIP 513102 (28 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Marywood University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 60.58%; completion rate 71.65%; median earnings $55,817 at 10 years; net price $23,388. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$41,420
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Marywood University was $41,420.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,388
2024 Value
In 2024 Marywood University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,388.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$93,552 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,388 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$165,680 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Marywood University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
80.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Marywood University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Marywood University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $30,690 | $30,690 | $22,197 |
| 2014 | $31,695 | $31,695 | $22,150 |
| 2015 | $32,692 | $32,692 | $22,542 |
| 2016 | $33,000 | $33,000 | $22,061 |
| 2017 | $33,940 | $33,940 | $23,541 |
| 2018 | $34,910 | $34,910 | $23,367 |
| 2019 | $35,904 | $35,904 | $22,236 |
| 2020 | $36,928 | $36,928 | $20,225 |
| 2021 | $37,284 | $37,284 | $20,741 |
| 2022 | $38,226 | $38,226 | $20,342 |
| 2023 | $39,570 | $39,570 | $22,222 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
60.58% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1162
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Marywood University in 2024 is 1,784 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.8%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
49.23% 100% Completion Time
71.65% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 49.23% of students graduating from Marywood University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Marywood University.
Return on Investment
$26,186 Median Student Debt
$55,817 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
496.64% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Marywood University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 106 completions
Social Work: 61 completions
CIP 51.0912: 50 completions
CIP 51.0204: 46 completions
CIP 04.0201: 36 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 30 completions
General Biological Sciences: 29 completions
CIP 42.2801: 28 completions
CIP 51.3102: 28 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 786 completions
Most popular programs at Marywood University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Marywood University graduates.
About
Marywood University is a private non-profit institution located in Scranton, PA, offering 70 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,784 students. The admission rate is 60.58%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1162. The institution maintains a 71.65% graduation rate. Approximately 31.96% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Scranton, PA 18509-1598
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 70 distinct degree programs, Marywood University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Marywood University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $41,420 and average net price is $23,388 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Marywood University?
The admission rate is 60.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Marywood University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Marywood University reports midpoint SAT about 1162 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Marywood University earn?
Median earnings are $47,000 six years after entry and $55,817 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Marywood University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Marywood University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,186.
How big is Marywood University?
Total enrollment is about 1,784 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Marywood University public or private?
Marywood University is a private nonprofit institution located in Scranton, PA.
Is Marywood University an HBCU?
No. Marywood University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Marywood University a tribal college?
No. Marywood University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Marywood University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Marywood University does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.0%).
Is Marywood University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Marywood University: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.