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Marywood University
Most applicants get into Marywood University — 60.6% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Marywood University sits in Scranton 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 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, where graduates median $130,682 four years out. Faculty pay averages $93,276 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,784 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1050 and 1240 — below the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Marywood University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Marywood University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1050 and 1240; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 580 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 570 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Marywood University received 3,136 applications and admitted 2,625 (83.7%), with 422 enrolling.
How Marywood University compares
| Marywood University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 60.6% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,420 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,817 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Marywood University's median earnings are $55,817 — below the Pennsylvania benchmark of $62,101. Weigh that against the $41,420 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Marywood University lists tuition at $41,420 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Marywood University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $41,420 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,784 undergraduates, Marywood University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
71.7% of Marywood University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16.8 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $41,420 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Marywood University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $130,682 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,915 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,456 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $69,872 |
| Architecture | $67,178 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,776 |
| Biology, General | $57,765 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $56,476 |
| Marketing | $55,906 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,861 |
| Interior Architecture | $50,266 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,229 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $49,106 |
| Psychology, General | $45,088 |
Median earnings for these 14 Marywood University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,817 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 37 additional Marywood University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Marywood University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1050–1240 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 60.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Marywood University's acceptance rate?
83.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,625 admitted from 3,136 applicants.
How much does Marywood University cost?
At Marywood University, published tuition is $41,420 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Marywood University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Marywood University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,817 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Vet Tech Institute — 77.5% admitted
- Lycoming College — 74.1% admitted
- Mercyhurst University — 81% admitted
- Messiah University — 79% 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.