Marymount University at a Glance
Founded: 1950
Marymount is a comprehensive, private, Catholic university in northern Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C. Founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), Marymount welcomes a diverse student body of all backgrounds and faiths and provides a Catholic faith-based education experience that promotes dialogue, understanding and service, as well as academic excellence, enhanced by intellectual and personal development. The University offers its 4,000 students a wide array of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees through its Colleges of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology; Health and Education; and Sciences and Humanities.
Explore our university snapshot below to discover more about what we offer – from academics to student life and much more.
Locations
Arlington, Virginia Campus
Main Campus, 2807 North Glebe Road
Ballston Center, 1000 North Glebe Road
4040 Center, 4040 North Fairfax Drive
Maps and Directions to Marymount University
Campus Map
Accreditation
Marymount University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Marymount University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Marymount University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Academic Program Accreditation
Enrollment (Fall 2025)
- Total enrollment: 4,302
- Total undergraduate students: 1,869
- Total dual enrollment students: 969
- Total graduate students: 1,464
Geographic Location of Total Student Population (Fall 2025)
- Virginia: 52.6%
- Maryland: 13.7%
- District of Columbia: 4.4%
- Secondary Market (CT, DE, NJ, NY, PA, RI): 7.9%
- International: 7.8%
- Other/Unknown: 13.7%
Gender Distribution (Fall 2025)
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Race and Ethnicity (Fall 2025)
Marymount’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths, inspiring intellectual curiosity, ideas, and perspectives that challenge students, faculty, and staff to find innovative, creative, and inclusive solutions to societal issues. Marymount’s students hail from 112 countries and 47 U.S. states (plus D.C.), and the University is ranked nationally at #32 for Most International Students by U.S. News & World Report. Marymount is Virginia’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
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Most Popular Programs (Fall 2025)
For additional enrollment by program information, visit the Enrollment Reports website.
Undergraduate Programs: Nursing (B.S.N.), Business Administration (B.B.A.), Health Sciences (B.S.), Psychology (B.S.), Cybersecurity (B.S.), and Criminal Justice (B.A.)
Graduate Programs: Educational Leadership and Organizational Innovation (Ed.D.), Business Intelligence (D.B.A.), Counseling (M.A.), Cybersecurity (D.Sc.), Forensic and Legal Psychology (M.A.), and Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention (2024-2025 Cohort)
- Overall: 72.5%
Six-Year Graduation (2018 Cohort)*
For additional graduation rate information, visit the Student Achievement website.
- Overall: 53.5%
- Women: 57.7%
- Men: 57.7%
- White: 44.2%
- Hispanic: 59.7%
*Key Student Completion Indicator: National Student Clearinghouse Total Completion Rate
Faculty and Instruction (Fall 2025)
Faculty: 148 full-time instructional faculty, 86.5% of whom hold a doctoral degree
Student-to-Faculty Ratio (UG and GR): 14:1
Annual Cost (2025-26)
- Full-time undergraduate tuition: $20,618 per semester (12-18 credit hours) for fall and spring classes, and $41,236 per academic year. Credits in excess of 18 credit hours per semester are charged at the per credit hour rate.
- Part-time/per credit hour rate for undergraduate tuition: $1,340 per credit hour
- Graduate tuition: $1,340 per credit hour. Some graduate programs have different tuition rates. Please check with Student Accounts for specific tuition information.
- Average housing and meal plan: $17,760 per academic year (August-May). Please see housing costs for additional options.
Financial Aid and Scholarships (Fall 2025)
- Percentage of incoming freshmen receiving some sort of financial aid: 96%
- Percentage of all undergraduates receiving some sort of financial aid: 88%
- Percentage of all undergraduates receiving Pell Grants: 37%
- Average financial aid package for undergraduates: $33,250
Financial aid may come in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans from a variety of public and private sources. The University offers numerous scholarships based on academic accomplishment, volunteer service, and financial need.
Consumer Information
Visit Marymount’s Consumer Information page that provides a single point of access to information from various administrative areas in accordance to numerous reporting and disclosure requirements.
Academics
Undergraduate Liberal Arts Core
A Marymount education provides a strong liberal arts foundation and solid career preparation. All undergraduate students take a specified number of credits in the Liberal Arts Core. These include courses in writing, mathematics, natural and social sciences, humanities, philosophy, and theology/religious studies.
Internships/Experiential Learning
Marymount blends theory with hands-on learning. To help prepare students for a career, all undergraduates complete an internship, clinical experience, student-teaching placement, or research project. Certain graduate programs also require experiential learning components. Internships and experiential learning strengthen knowledge, test career interests, and provide valuable professional connections that can lead to employment opportunities. The Washington, D.C., region offers unparalleled internship options, from Capitol Hill and the Smithsonian to the National Institutes for Health and international corporations.
Study Abroad/Marymount Global
Marymount Global connects students with short-term and semester-long study abroad programs, student teaching, and internships all over the world during the fall, spring, and summer terms. Study abroad programs are available to students of all academic disciplines.
Honors Program
Marymount’s Honors Program provides undergraduate students in all majors with opportunities to explore subjects in greater depth. Honors Program students participate in a variety of activities that enable academic excellence more fully by enriching academic experience. The program culminates in the completion and defense of an Honors Thesis.
Library and Learning Services
Library and Learning Services provides comprehensive resources, services, and spaces that promote collaboration and intellectual growth at Reinsch Library on Main Campus. Students have access to 12 million items through the Washington Research Library Consortium, as well as research help from library faculty and 24/7 access to databases, curriculum specific resources, and electronic resources. In our spaces, we provide study and meeting rooms, computers and a MakerSpace with 3D printing.
Information Technology Services
Information Technology Services provides students, faculty and staff with access to a wide variety of technology resources and technical support by telephone, email, and in-person at our Help Desk in Rowley Hall G105. All campus facilities provide wireless and wired Internet access, including in all residence hall rooms. Computer labs are available for classroom instruction, testing and general purpose use.
Student Academic Hub
The Student Academic Hub helps Marymount students develop the skills to learn with purpose and discover their potential. We work intentionally to close achievement gaps and ensure all students have the support they need to thrive. Through meaningful collaborations with academic advisors, academic coaches, peer tutors, supplemental instruction leaders, and writing consultants, students are empowered to practice skills and habits for academic success, learn with and from their peers, and reflect on how their learning provides momentum to achieve their goals. We create a welcoming community and use evidence-based practices to guide students toward decisions that align with their academic goals and connect them with support at key moments. From orientation to graduation, the Hub is our students’ partner in learning and success at Marymount.
Student Life and Student Services
Athletics
Go Saints! Marymount is a NCAA Division III institution sponsoring 23 intercollegiate varsity programs — Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling, as well as Men’s Baseball, Women’s Flag Football, and Women’s Softball. Marymount is a member of the Atlantic East Conference (primary) as well as an associate member of the Centennial Conference for Women’s Golf and the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) for Men’s Volleyball. Club sports (eSports, cheer, and dance), intramural sports and recreation classes are also available.
Clubs and Activities
Approximately 30 clubs and organizations, including the Student Government Association, career-oriented groups, and social, service, and special interest clubs, are active on campus.
Office of Ministry and Spiritual Life
Marymount provides diverse opportunities for fellowship, service, and spiritual growth, welcoming students of all faiths to participate. Campus Ministry plans and promotes many events and activities, including retreats, prayer services, social action programs and volunteer opportunities.
Center for Career Development
This Center gives students and alumni free, comprehensive career planning and decision-making assistance, as well as access to an extensive online jobs database. Throughout the academic year, Career Development hosts workshops, on-campus recruiting events with regional employers, job fairs, networking opportunities and one-on-one career counseling.
Counseling Center
Students can speak with a professional counselor about any issue of concern, including adjusting to college, stress, relationships, etc. The Center offers confidential individual and group counseling services to all students, free of charge.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services (SHS) is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). SHS offers evaluation and treatment of illnesses, injuries, and preventative care by a team of nurses, nurse practitioners and physicians. In addition to clinic services, SHS also oversees the University-sponsored health insurance plan for students, immunization requirements, and wellness offerings.
Residential Life
Marymount offers a variety of student living spaces, from single rooms to apartment-style living. The newest residence hall, Placemakr Marymount Ballston, offers apartment living for graduate students and others who are eligible.
