Marywood University
Faith-based college · Scranton, PA · 1,784 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
61%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1060–1250
ACT (middle 50%)
18–30
Average net price
$21,059
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$55,880
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
68%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Marywood University?
Marywood University accepts about 61 of every 100 applicants (61%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1060 and 1250 on the SAT. A score at or above 1250 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1060, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 18–30.
The latest federal data says Marywood University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Marywood University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Marywood University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $55,880 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,059 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $43,448 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$43,448
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$43,448
- Room & board$17,475
- Total cost of attendance$55,880
- Average net price after grants$21,059
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Architecture, Business, Education, Biology.
Marywood University FAQ
- What is Marywood University's acceptance rate?
- 61% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Marywood University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1060–1250. Aim for 1250 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Marywood University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 18–30.
- Is Marywood University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Marywood University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Marywood University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Marywood University cost?
- About $55,880 a year before aid; $21,059 on average after grants.
- What is Marywood University's FAFSA school code?
- 003296. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Marywood University receives your information.
- What is Marywood University's graduation rate?
- 68% of students finish within six years.
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