2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$26,717

Net Price

84%

Admitted

17%

Enrolled

62%

Graduation Rate

14/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Marymount University

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 3,555. In 2021, there were 263 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #24 in Virginia and ranks #856 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master, Doctor

Psychology Graduates

263

Total Enrollment

3,555

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Ranking for Marymount University

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#24

Virginia Rank

Combining ranking factors for 40 schools that offer psychology degrees in Virginia, Marymount University ranks #24.

#856

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Marymount University ranks #856.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Marymount University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Forensic Psychology and Mental Health Counseling. At the doctorate level Mental Health Counseling are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMAPhD
Counseling and Applied Psychology85
Forensic Psychology85
General Psychology38
Mental Health Counseling541
Total Graduates382241
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 2,375 students applied to the Marymount University. The university admitted 84% and 17% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Virginia universities is 9,148. On average, all Virginia institutions admit 75% and 20% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Marymount University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 79%. Compared to all Virginia four or more years colleges, the percentage is 76%.

The overall graduation rate for Marymount University is 62%, compared to 60% for all Virginia universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 46%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare Marymount to Virginia Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Marymount University to the average of all Virginia four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

Marymount

2,375

Applicants

84%

Percent Admitted

17%

Percent Enrolled

79%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

62%

Graduation Rate

VA Colleges

9,148

Applicants

75%

Percent Admitted

20%

Percent Enrolled

76%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 152 or 45% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 186 or 55% part-time faculty members employed at Marymount University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 152 or 45%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

Marymount

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

45%

Percent Full-Time

55%

Percent Part-Time

45%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

VA Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

62%

Percent Full-Time

38%

Percent Part-Time

60%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Marymount University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $34,400, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $20,520 and the average cost for graduate fees is $496.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Marymount University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Marymount University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$14,686
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,680
Total Living Expenses$17,366
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$34,400
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,000
Total Undergraduate Expenses$52,766
In-State, Graduate Tuition$20,520
In-State, Graduate Fees$496
Total Graduate Expenses$21,016
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Marymount University is $26,717. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Marymount University to all Virginia universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

Marymount

$52,766

Cost to Attend

$18,394

Average Financial Aid

97%

Percent Receiving Aid

$26,717

Net Price

VA Colleges

$39,837

Cost to Attend

$18,288

Average Financial Aid

89%

Percent Receiving Aid

$21,389

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 348 or 97%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,710 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $18,394.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,710$18,394
Pell Grants547$5,255
Federal Student Loans908$7,277
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Marymount University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

Marymount

1,710

Grant or Scholarship Aid

54%

Grants or Scholarships

547

Number of Pell Grants

17%

Pell Grants

908

Federal Student Loans

29%

Federal Student Loans

VA Colleges

4,309

Grant or Scholarship Aid

47%

Grants or Scholarships

2,066

Number of Pell Grants

22%

Pell Grants

2,863

Federal Student Loans

31%

Federal Student Loans

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