Marymount University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,000 within 10 years.
About This School
Marymount University is a private nonprofit institution located in Arlington, Virginia with approximately 1,810 undergraduate students enrolled. Marymount University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $29,137 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $57,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Marymount University is a private Catholic research university with its main campus in Arlington County, Virginia, United States. It was founded as Marymount Junior College in 1950. Marymount offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. It has approximately 4,400 students enrolled, representing 50 states and 70 countries.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 58% graduation rate and 76% freshman retention suggest that a meaningful portion of students either transfer or don't finish, which is worth probing before committing. On the upside, the $20,000 median debt at graduation is quite manageable, and graduates earning a median $57,000 after 10 years puts them in a reasonable spot relative to that debt load. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, Catholic-affiliated campus in the heart of the DC metro area and have a clear plan to stay enrolled and finish — proximity to Arlington internships and employers could make a real difference in that outcome.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,810 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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