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Marywood University

Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$47,000

Acceptance Rate

84%

Graduation Rate

74%

Annual Tuition

$39,570

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Marywood University earn a median of $55,817 ten years after entry — 3% above the national median. Acceptance rate 83.7%, average SAT score 1162, in-state tuition $39,570.

At a Glance

Total Students

1,821

Retention Rate

85%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

78%

Median Debt

$26,186

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,162

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

530–640

SAT Math (middle 50%)

530–610

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

18–30

Institution Overview

Marywood University is a private, non-profit institution with 1,821 students. The university has an 83.7% acceptance rate and a strong retention rate of 84.9%. Over 73% of students graduate. The average in-state tuition is $39,570.

Graduates see positive earnings outcomes. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $43,928. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $47,000, and ten years after, they reach $55,817. The median debt for graduates is $26,186, and 78.2% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$44k

1 YEAR

$47k

5 YEARS

$56k

10 YEARS

Top 43% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Marywood University alumni earn a median salary of $43,928. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $47,000, and after ten years, median earnings reach $55,817. The median debt for Marywood University graduates is $26,186.

Marywood University has an acceptance rate of 83.7% and a graduation rate of 73.8%. The university has a student retention rate of 84.9%. The in-state tuition is $39,570, and 78.2% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Social Work

Graduates 93 / yr
Median Salary $49,452

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Graduates 64 / yr
Median Salary $114,737

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $51,630

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $61,616

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $73,240

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $36,791

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $45,500

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $65,248

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $25,727

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $45,851

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $41,848

Architecture

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $48,650

Biology, General

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $43,968

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $49,075

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $75,244

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Graduates 6 / yr
Median Salary $47,361

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Campus Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton, PA 18509-1598

Marywood University is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Marywood University has an acceptance rate of 83.7%.