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Marymount University
Marymount University admits nearly everyone — 93.2% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Marymount University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Marymount University sits in Arlington proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $94,503 four years out. Faculty pay averages $113,460 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,810 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Marymount University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 93.2% who got into Marymount University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Marymount University received 3,598 applications and admitted 2,897 (80.5%), with 410 enrolling.
How Marymount University compares
| Marymount University | Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 93.2% | 83.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,920 | $21,650 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $67,516 | $53,453 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Marymount University student earns $67,516 — 26% above the Virginia median of $53,453 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Marymount University lists tuition at $40,920 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Marymount University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $40,920 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,810 undergraduates, Marymount University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
53.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Marymount University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Marymount University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,503 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $82,795 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,196 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $73,058 |
| Biology, General | $66,460 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,917 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $59,645 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $56,160 |
| Psychology, General | $55,869 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $55,646 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,218 |
| Public Health | $44,896 |
Median earnings for these 12 Marymount University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $67,516 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional Marymount University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Marymount University?
Marymount University doesn't look at test scores; its 93.2% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Marymount University's acceptance rate?
80.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,897 admitted from 3,598 applicants.
How much does Marymount University cost?
At Marymount University, published tuition is $40,920 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Marymount University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Marymount University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $67,516 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Virginia
- Centra College — 100% admitted
- Longwood University — 90.2% admitted
- Liberty University — 99% admitted
- Norfolk State University — 87.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.