Marywood University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Scranton, Pennsylvania with 1,784 undergraduates. It admits 61% of applicants, costs an average of $21,059 a year after grants and graduates 68% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Marywood University acceptance rate and admissions
Marywood University admitted 61% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 530 to 640, math 530 to 610). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Marywood University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Marywood University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Marywood University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $43,448 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $17,475 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $55,880 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $21,059 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $21,059 a year after grants and scholarships, $34,821 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Marywood University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Marywood University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 68% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $59,635 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $26,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 44% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Marywood University majors and what graduates earn
Marywood University awarded bachelor's degrees in 45 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from health professions and related clinical sciences, other ($130,682).
All 45 majors at Marywood University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Marywood University
25 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 25 graduate programs
Students and location
- 1,784 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 64% women, 36% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Marywood University?
Marywood University admitted 61% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Marywood University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $43,448. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $21,059 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Marywood University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 530 to 640 in reading and writing and 530 to 610 in math, and 18 to 30 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Marywood University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Marywood University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Marywood University?
68% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Marywood University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $59,635 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.