Marywood University

2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509-1598
http://www.marywood.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1915
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students1,867
Endowment25,588,417
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee30
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition22,760
Room/Board9,690
Services
Associated FirmsMetlife, IBM, hospitals, hotels, social services, universities, Sonofi Pasteur, Cigna, Walt Disney World
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsMahady Gallery, Suraci Gallery, Performing Arts Center, O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, Insalaco Studio Arts Center, Marywood University Arboretum, Curriculum Lab, electronic learning labs, Broadcast Studios, instructional media lab, interactive video lab, computerized editing facility, center for natural and health sciences, psycho-psysiology experimental lab, psychology/education research lab, science multi-media lab, language lab, center for justice and peace, on-campus preschool and daycare, video tele-conferencing lab.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, other
MuseumsMahady Gallery, Suraci Gallery, Performing Arts Center, O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, Insalaco Studio Arts Center, Marywood University Arboretum, Curriculum Lab, electronic learning labs, Broadcast Studios, instructional media lab, interactive video lab, computerized editing facility, center for natural and health sciences, psycho-psysiology experimental lab, psychology/education research lab, science multi-media lab, language lab, center for justice and peace, on-campus preschool and daycare, video tele-conferencing lab.
Periodical Subs8,358
# of Books219,770
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year81%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities1%
Campus Size113 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing62%
College housing typescoed dorms (75%), women's dorms (10%), men's dorms (5%), apartment for single students (10%), special housing for disabled students (0%)
Popular Events Spring Fling, Parents Weekend, Opening Day Ceremonies and Picnic, KidsStuff, Annual Concert for Music Scholarships, Musical Theatre Productions, Black Box Theatre (small setting), theatre and opera excursions to NYC, annual series of gallery shows at the Surachi and Mahady Galleries, Career Day and continuing career fairs.
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (10), Allentown (60)
Nearest TrainPhiladelphia (110)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (University of Scranton)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station
Number of Organizations55
# of fraternities0
# of sororities1
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities1%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Wood Word (once per month during academic year)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Delta Mu, Chi Alpha Epsilon, Chi Sigma Iota, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Kapp Omicron Nu, Kappa Pi, Lamdba Iota Tau, Nursing Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Sigma Iota, Pi Alpha Alpha, Pi Gamma Mu, Pi Kappa Lambda, Psi Chi, Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta, Sigma Theta Tau, Theta Alpha Kappa, Zeta Omicron
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) International Student Club; Diversity Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) American Advertising Federation, American society of Interior Designers, Amnesty International, Athletic Training Club, Best Buddies, Biology Club, Bread for the World, Campus Choir, Caritas Club (Social Outreach), Chamber Singers, Chapter of American Music Therapy Association, Cheerleading Team, Council for Exceptional Children, Dance Team, Environmental Club, Golf Club, Health and Physical Education Majors Club, Hotel/Restaurant Management Association, Karate Club, Marywood Players (Theatre), Medical Technology Club, Music Educators' National Conference, National Speech, Language and Hearing Association, Organization of Adult Returning Students, Orientation Committee, Outdoor Adventure Club, Paintball Club, Pennsylvania art Education and national Art Education Association, Pennsylvania State Education Association, Psychology Club, Public Relationa Student Society of America, Resident Committee, Running Club, St. Cecelia Music Society, SEMI-Group (Mathematics), Sigma Pi Mu (Legal Studies), S. T. E. A. L. Advisors (Students Teaching Education, Awareness, and Leadership, Student Art Therapy Association, Student Dietetic Association, Student Government Association, Student Mediators Club, Student Nurses Association of Marywood.