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How strong are the academics at Marywood University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

20
Average class size
49%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Class Sizes
2-9
66
10-19
186
20-29
135
30-39
44
40-49
8
50-99
3

Honors Programs

Marywood University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Marywood's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Marywood University:

80%
First-year retention rate
49%
4-year grad rate
72%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Marywood University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Architecture
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
20.4
23.52
26.64
29.76
32.88
36

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture 36
  • Interior Architecture 12
  • Environmental Design/Architecture 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 29
  • Biotechnology 6
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 23
  • Accounting 7
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7
  • Financial Planning and Services 4
  • Business Administration and Management, General 3
  • Financial Planning and Services 2
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 5
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 6
  • Computer Science 1
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 1
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 30
  • Music Teacher Education 12
  • Social Science Teacher Education 4
  • Biology Teacher Education 3
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Writing, General 5
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 25
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 21
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 20
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 17
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 9
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 9
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 3
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 1
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 9
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 2
  • Environmental Studies 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 7
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
  • Philosophy 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 21
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 5
  • Public Administration 2
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, Other 1
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Sociology, General 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 4
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 10
  • Illustration 8
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
  • Painting 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 0
  • Sculpture 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Photography 0
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
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