Facts About Marywood University

Contact Information

Marywood University
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton PA 18509

Mission

A Catholic university sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Marywood University roots itself in the principle of justice and a belief that education empowers people. Enacting its ideals, Marywood offers students a welcoming and supportive community that encourages men and women of all backgrounds to shape their lives as leaders in service to others. Proud of its liberal arts tradition and host of professional disciplines, Marywood challenges students to broaden their understanding of global issues and to make decisions based on spiritual, ethical, and religious values. Marywood calls upon students to seek their full potential and invites all to engage in a lifelong process of learning. Witnessing the efficacy of teaching and scholarship, Marywood educates students to live responsibly in a diverse and interdependent world.

Core Values

Catholic Identity

A commitment to spiritual, ethical, and intellectual values in the context of a faith community

Respect for Each Person

Respect for the value of each human being, for diversity in the context of vibrant community, and for the earth and all creation

Empowerment

Education to enable access and to empower the underserved to take a full role in the life of the broader society

Service

Rooted in the deep belief that learning and scholarship serve the global community are the values of the diverse types of work, which support that service, and the preparation of students for leadership by participation in service.

Commitment to Excellence

The belief that the work of  education has the capacity to forward the kingdom of God, in broad and varied ways, leads us to care passionately for the quality of the mission of Marywood

Institutional Profile

• Independent, Catholic, comprehensive, co-educational
• Founded in 1915 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
• Over Marywood's 94-year history, all eleven Presidents have been IHM Sisters.
• There are more than 28,000 living alumni. 

Student Profile

• Matriculating students (fall 2008): 3,378 from 31 U.S. states and 26 nations
• Undergraduate students: 2,071
• Graduate students: 1,307
• On-campus resident students: 981
• Adult/continuing education students: 2,000
• Summer educational conference attendees: 7,200

Faculty Profile

• Full-time: 132
• Student/faculty ratio: 13/1
• 81 percent of full-time faculty members hold the most advanced degrees in their field.

Campus

• 115-acre hillside campus in suburban Scranton, at the confluence of the Pocono Mountains and the Endless Mountains, in Northeast Pennsylvania
• The campus is a National Arboretum, with more than 100 different kinds of trees and shrubs under study.

Degree Programs

Marywood offers 60 bachelor's, 36 master's, two doctoral, and two terminal degrees by program (MFA, Ed.S.), organized under the following academic areas:

• Insalaco College of Creative and Performing Arts
• Reap College of Education and Human Development
• College of Health and Human Services
  • School of Social Work
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• School of Architecture

Off-Campus Degree Programs

Marywood offers a master of social work (MSW) degree program with classes in four locations:

• Main campus in Scranton
• Central Pennsylvania Program at Bloomsburg University
• Reading Program at Alvernia College (Reading, PA)
• Lehigh Valley Program at DeSales University (Allentown, PA)

Non-Degree Programs

Continuing education is available through The Lifelong Learning Institute, including:

• Professional continuing education credits (CEUs)
• Certificates
• Workforce education programs
• Senior learner programs
• Children and teen summer programs

Recognition

• Ranked in the top tier of the U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" for seven consecutive years
• One of only six percent of U.S. universities and colleges nationally with more than ten accreditations (Data provided by the Council for Higher Education Accredidation.)
• One of the 20 leadership institutions in the Teachers for the 21^st Century program, an intiative of the Council of Independent Colleges to strengthen teacher preparation programs

Accreditations

• Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant
• American Psychological Association
• Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
• Council on Academic Accreditation, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education, American Dietetic Association
• National Association of Schools of Art and Design
• American Art Therapy Association
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Relations Educational Programs
• American Music Therapy Association
• Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Educaiton
• Council on Social Work Education
• National Association of Schools of Music

Students in Service

In the context of Catholic Social Teaching and the Marywood University Mission, students devote an average of 60,000 hours annually to volunteer service, including local, regional, national and international outreach to children, families, seniors, and communities. Under the direction of Campus Ministry, the campus community explores the relationship between faith and higher education, as well as opportunities for liturgy, prayer, spiritual and moral development, and empowering students and community members for leadership roles in Church and society. In 2009, the University's service record was recognized when Marywood was named to The President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America's communities.

Athletics

• Member of NCAA, Division III
• 14 varsity sports
• 30 intramural programs, club sports, fitness options, and recreational classes

Facilities

29 Buildings

• Academic
• Residential
• Spiritual life
• Library
• Clinical and research labs
• Art studios and galleries
• Theaters
• Recreational
• Conferencing
• Television and radio stations
• Dining
• Administrative

5 Athletic Fields/Courts

Featured Art Collections

• Maslow Collection
• University permanent collection

Comprehensive Cost

Tuition: $25,150

Based on block tuition for 2009-2010 for 24-36 credit hours. Does not include fees, books, transportation, or personal expenses.

Room & Board: $11,498

Financial Aid

Marywood University offers a comprehensive program of financial aid to assist students in meeting educational costs. In addition to federal and state-funded programs based on demonstrated financial need, more than $26 million in institutional aid is awarded annually to Marywood students.

Economic Impact

• 825 full- and part-time employees
• $125 million in campus facility construction from 2001 to 2009
• According to NEPA Alliance, Marywood University contributes $140,581,000 annually to the regional economy (2006 figure).

Admissions

Undergraduate

(570) 348-6234
(800) 346-5014
Fax: (570) 961-4763
yourfuture@marywood.edu

Graduate

(570) 340-6002
(866) 279-9663
Fax: (570) 961-4745
gograd@marywood.edu