Marywood University

Scranton, PA · Small city

AskSchool #290 of 300Private nonprofitMaster's university – larger programsReligious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
60.6%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$23,388
Sticker price $55,582
Graduation rate
72%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$55,817
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
60.6%
Applicants (fall 2023)
3,136
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,625
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
422
Yield (admitted who enroll)
16%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
84%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
84%
SAT reading, middle 50%
530–640
SAT math, middle 50%
530–610
ACT composite, middle 50%
18–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
29% / 2%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$18,941
Family income $30–48k$21,192
Family income $48–75k$21,303
Family income $75–110k$24,083
Family income $110k+$28,365
Full sticker price (per year)
$55,582
Tuition & fees – in-state
$41,420
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$41,420
Median debt at graduation
$26,186
Students with federal loans
81%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
72%
Freshmen who return for year 2
80%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$43,928
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$55,817

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,784
Graduate students
697
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
64%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Full-time faculty
36%

Undergraduate diversity

White76%
Hispanic13%
Black2.9%
Asian2.8%
Two or more2.8%
Unknown1.5%
International0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions26%
Architecture12%
Business & Marketing10%
Education9.4%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences8.5%
Visual & Performing Arts6.6%
Psychology4.8%
Public Administration & Social Services4.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Lisa Lori, J.D.
Main phone
(570) 348-6211
Address
2300 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18509-1598

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.