C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
68/100 · earnings-weighted

Marymount University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Arlington, Virginia 22207
Marymount University campus, Arlington, VA
Marymount University campus, Arlington, VA. Photo: Kevin Bowman, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 58%
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
F
24/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
B+
74/100
Prestige
D
31/100

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

3,667
Total Enrollment
58%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
81%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$67,516
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$57,801
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
53.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
23.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 70th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). 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 Marymount 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$80,090$94,503+6%#215 of 966#552$20,000
Computer and Information Sciences$68,364$82,795-10%#251 of 459#345$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$48,217$80,196+17%#138 of 1176#294$25,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$35,642$73,058+32%#17 of 660#53$25,000
Biology$31,156$66,460+16%#156 of 841#327$27,000
Political Science and Government$41,186$64,917+3%#201 of 565#332—
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$25,727$59,645-3%#81 of 156#110$25,078
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$29,825$56,160-6%#21 of 42#29$26,500
Psychology$33,277$55,869+10%#215 of 1027#470$27,000
Design and Applied Arts$33,180$55,646+8%#120 of 299#166$25,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$47,218-11%#347 of 476#434—
Public Health—$44,896-24%#206 of 215#215—

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

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  • Avg home value near campus: $1,394,112
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,593/mo — vs ~$1,071/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 22203 (3.6% cap, Arlington)

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🏆 Where Marymount University Ranks

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

#12
Forensic Psychology
of 17 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $37,400 $37,400
Room $9,638
Board $6,550
Total Cost (On-Campus) $62,598 $62,598

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
41%
Receive Pell Grants
46%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 105 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 104 grads/yr Forensic Psychology 96 grads/yr Information Technology 85 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 84 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 61 grads/yr Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 39 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 37 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 36 grads/yr Psychology, General 32 grads/yr Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 27 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 26 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 24 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 23 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 20 grads/yr Communication, General 11 grads/yr Nursing Practice 10 grads/yr Economics, General 9 grads/yr History, General 9 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Marymount University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary
$104k/yr 333,300 jobs
Education administrators, postsecondary
$104k/yr 226,600 jobs
Education administrators, all other
$89k/yr 60,200 jobs
Education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare
$56k/yr 90,200 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs

Student Demographics

3,667
Total Students
60%
Women
69%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 34%
Hispanic 26%
Black 16%
Asian 6%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 44%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 69%
25-64 (Adult) 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Marymount University?
Marymount University has an acceptance rate of 81%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Marymount University?
Tuition at Marymount University is $37,400 for in-state students and $37,400 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Marymount University?
The graduation rate at Marymount University is 58%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Marymount University a good school?
Marymount University has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): 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
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Marymount University?
Marymount University has a total enrollment of 3,667 students.

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