C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Marywood University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509
🌐 https://www.marywood.edu/
Marywood University — acceptance rate 84%, tuition $37,700
Marywood University — acceptance rate 84%, tuition $37,700
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
F
12/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
B+
77/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,850
Total Enrollment
73%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
84%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Marywood University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$55,817
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$47,000
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,186
Median debt at graduation
71.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,162
Average SAT
22
Median ACT
32%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 55th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Marywood University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences—$130,682+91%#1 of 61#1$25,125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73,240$92,915+5%#246 of 966#258$28,537
Business Administration, Management and Operations$44,718$70,456+3%#365 of 1176#340$26,737
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$69,872+19%#19 of 215#15$24,181
Architecture$48,650$67,178+0%#42 of 78#40$31,000
Accounting and Related Services—$59,776-22%#721 of 796#713—
Biology$43,968$57,765+1%#423 of 841#400$27,000
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services—$56,476+1%#30 of 70#43$27,000
Marketing—$55,906-19%#451 of 516#456—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$54,861-1%#325 of 660#334—
Interior Architecture—$50,266-17%#17 of 17#16—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$38,598$49,229+4%#278 of 680#331$27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$49,106-12%#63 of 85#64$25,500
Psychology—$45,088-11%#797 of 1027#802$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$41,848————$27,000
Design and Applied Arts$25,727————$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Marywood University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $223,086
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,258/mo — vs ~$956/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 18517 (7.1% cap, Taylor)

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🏆 Where Marywood University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
of 12 schools
#26
Clinical Psychology
of 62 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $37,700 $37,700
Room $8,600
Board $6,500
Total Cost (On-Campus) $58,744 $58,744

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
32%
Receive Pell Grants
85%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,850
Total Students
65%
Women
92%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Hispanic 9%
Black 3%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 11%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 52%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%
25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Marywood University?
Marywood University has an acceptance rate of 84%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Marywood University?
Tuition at Marywood University is $37,700 for in-state students and $37,700 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Marywood University?
The graduation rate at Marywood University is 73%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Marywood University a good school?
Marywood University has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Marywood University?
Marywood University has a total enrollment of 2,850 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology