Marymount University

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Arlington, VA
  • 0 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

Overview

Total enrollment

4,060
Marymount University overview
Marymount University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Marymount University, situated in Arlington, Virginia, occupies a suburban campus just four miles from Washington, D.C. The private Catholic institution, founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary in 1950, operates from its main 21-acre campus in residential North Arlington and maintains an additional location in nearby Ballston. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs with notable strengths in health sciences, business administration, cybersecurity, and interior design. Students typically reside in one of three campus residence halls, and the university's proximity to the nation's capital provides access to internship and career opportunities with government agencies, non-profits, and private sector organizations throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. As an NCAA Division III institution, Marymount's Saints compete in the Atlantic East Conference.

Ratings

Marymount University is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    5 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate
Marymount University admission standards
  • GPA 3.38

Acceptance Rate

93.2%
Marymount University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 11.6%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,920
Costs for Marymount University
Fee Cost
Tuition $40,920
Books and Supplies $2,000
Other Fees $1,650
Room and Board $17,000
Budget for Other Expenses $5,360
Total One Year Cost $66,930

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$55,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Marymount University are Health Professions, Business, and Visual and Performing Arts. 29% of students major in Health Professions, 19% in Business, and 15% in Visual and Performing Arts.

  • Health Professions 29%
  • Business 19%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 15%
  • Biology 5%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232706.

GPA calculator: Marymount University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026