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About Marymount University

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Marymount University is a private university in Arlington, VA, known for its health sciences focus, small class sizes, and doctoral professional programs. With an acceptance rate of 81%, MU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 355 students each year. MU is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. MU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $27,263 per year; the sticker price of $53,616 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Marymount University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

81%
Overall Accept Rate
3.25
Typical Admitted GPA
GPATypical admitted range: 2.50 – 3.75 unweighted

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Marymount University

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Application Strategy
Marymount has built a strong identity around interior design, nursing, and health sciences programs, so if you are applying to one of those majors, name specific faculty, clinicals, or studio resources in your application materials to show you have done real research.
Demonstrated Interest
Marymount tracks demonstrated interest, so schedule a campus visit or attend one of their open houses in Arlington since being close to Washington DC makes a day trip realistic for many students. Sign up through the admissions portal so your visit is on record.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Marymount University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$54k/yr$27.4k
30k-48k~$54k/yr$27.1k
48k-75k~$54k/yr$27.7k
75k-110k~$54k/yr$32.0k
110k+~$54k/yr$30.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

58%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$58k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,907
Undergrad Enrollment
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