When applying to Marymount University, it's important to note
the application deadline is rolling, and the early action
deadline is Nov. 15. The application fee at Marymount University is $40. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due Aug. 15. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 91 percent.
Applications
Regular Decision
Application deadline
rolling
Priority application deadline
March 1
Notification date
On a rolling basis beginning December 15
Deadline for accepting admission offers
Must reply by May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified thereafter
Students accepted for terms other than the fall
Yes
Designated in-house gap year program for incoming freshmen
No
Early Decision
Early decision plan offered
No
Early decision decision sent by
-
Early Action
Early action plan offered
Yes
Students restricted from applying to other early action plans
-
Early action deadline
Nov. 15
Early action decision sent by
Dec. 14
Application Fee
Application fee refundable
No
Application fee waived for students with financial need
Yes
Application fee for students who apply online
Same fee
Reduced application fee for students who apply online
40
Deferred admissions allowed
Yes
Maximum length of deferment
1 year
Application Formats
Application URL
http://www.marymount.edu/apply
Common Application accepted
Yes
Tuition & Room Deposits
Tuition deposit refundable
Nonrefundable
Room deposit refundable
Nonrefundable
Deadline for housing deposit
May 1
Contact Information
Admissions phone
(703) 284-1500
Admissions email
mailto:admissions@marymount.edu
Admissions address
2807 N. Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22207
Entering class stats
Fall 2018 Selectivity
Selectivity
Less selective
Acceptance rate (in-state)
92%
Acceptance rate (out-of-state)
92%
Male acceptance rate (in-state)
90%
Male acceptance rate (out-of-state)
89%
Female acceptance rate (in-state)
93%
Female acceptance rate (out-of-state)
93%
Early decision acceptance rate
-
Early action acceptance rate
-
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)
91%
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
Applicants (in-state)
1,163
Applicants (out-of-state)
1,387
Female applicants (in-state)
772
Female applicants (out-of-state)
955
Male applicants (in-state)
391
Male applicants (out-of-state)
432
Applicants accepted (in-state)
1,067
Applicants accepted (out-of-state)
1,270
Female applicants accepted
1,772
Female applicants accepted (in-state)
716
Female applicants accepted (out-of-state)
884
Male applicants accepted
839
Male applicants accepted (in-state)
351
Male applicants accepted (out-of-state)
386
Freshman enrollment (in-state)
199
Freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
189
Female freshman enrollment
255
Female freshman enrollment (in-state)
122
Female freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
114
Male freshman enrollment
167
Male freshman enrollment (in-state)
77
Male freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
75
Early decision applicants
-
Early decision applicants accepted
-
Early decision applicants enrolled
-
Early action applicants accepted
-
Early action applicants enrolled
-
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action
-
Fall 2018 Waitlist
Applicants placed on waitlist
-
Students accepting place on waitlist
-
Students accepted from waitlist
-
Fall 2018 High School Rank
Freshman students submitting high school class standing
38%
Class standing breakdown
Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class8%
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class25%
Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class61%
Freshmen in bottom 25 percent of high school class12%
Fall 2018 High School GPA
Freshman students submitting high school GPA
100%
Average high school GPA
3.3
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range
2.9-3.6
Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
Freshman students submitting SAT scores
47%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing average score
541
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile range
480-600
SAT Math average score
527
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range
470-580
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range
-
Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
Freshman students submitting ACT scores
11%
Average ACT Composite score
21
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range
17-25
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range
19-28
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range
19-25
ACT Reading 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Reading score breakdown
-
ACT Science 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Science score breakdown
-
International students
Deadlines & Requirements
Preapplication form required
No
Separate application form required
No
Conditional admission offered
Yes
Early decision or early action options available
Early action only
TOEFL (internet-based)
Required
Advance deposit required
Yes
TOEFL
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT
Yes
Minimum score required (paper test)
-
Minimum score required (internet-based test)
79
Average score (paper test)
-
Average score (internet-based test)
93
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
Female acceptance rate
90%
Female applicants accepted
172
Male applicants accepted
102
Female freshman enrollment
19
Male freshman enrollment
15
Recruitment
Institution actively recruits international students via
overseas visits to local or international secondary schools
overseas public college fairs
agents
social media / other web-based approaches
Institution conducts off-campus admissions interviews with international students via
Skype or other web-based video interview
phone
in-country visits
Admissions website translated into languages other than English
No
International Student Contact
International student contact
-
Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission interview
Neither required/recommended
Off-campus interviews
May be arranged with an admission representative
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants
Yes
Required standardized tests
Either SAT or ACT required for some
Admissions exam policy (test-flexible, test-optional, test-blind)
test-optional
SAT with Writing Test
SAT with or without Writing component accepted
ACT with Writing Test
ACT with or without writing test accepted
SAT/ACT scores must be received by
Aug. 15
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by
-
SAT essay used in admissions
No college policy as of now
ACT essay used in admissions
No college policy as of now
Applicants' test scores used for academic advising
No
High school completion requirements
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program
Require
Special requirements for admission to specific programs
-
Early admission of high school students
No
Offers conditional admission for applicants with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages
No
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Character/personal qualities
Considered
First-generation college student
Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Race/ethnicity
Not Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
Considered
Required High School Coursework
Recommended High School Coursework
Total units recommended
15
Entrance Exams
AP tests may be used for
Credit and/or placement
Limit on number of AP exams accepted for credit?
-
IB exams may be used for
Credit and/or placement
IB scores accepted (standard level)
-
IB scores accepted (higher level)
5, 6, 7
College-Level Examination Program test may be used for
Credit and/or placement
DSST may be used for
Not used
Transfer students
Transfer Deadlines
Accepting applications
Fall, Spring, Summer
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Transfer Requirements
Minimum credits to apply
15
Minimum required high school GPA
2.6
Minimum required college GPA
2
High school transcript
Required of some
College transcript(s)
Required of all
Essay/personal statement
Recommended of some
Admission interview
Required of some
Standardized test scores
Required of some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Required of all
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
Yes
Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit
C
Maximum credit/courses that may be transferred
Two-year institution: 64 credits
Four-year institution: 84 credits
Minimum credits needed to complete associate degree
-
Minimum credits needed to complete bachelor's degree
36
Open admission policy applies to transfer students
No
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
New transfer students who had an associate degree granted by another institution
5.7%
New transfer students who entered with credits granted by a community college
50%
Guaranteed Admission
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution
Yes
Guaranteed admission agreement URL
//Http://www.marymount.edu/admissions/transfer/transfering-credits/nova-students
Institutions with guaranteed admission agreement
Northern Virginia Community College
Montgomery College
Broward College
Miami Dade College
Veterans
Exams accepted for transfer credits
American Council on Education (ACE)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
Maximum transferable credits (ACE)
84 credits
Maximum transferable credits (CLEP or DSST)
30 credits
Veteran transfer policy URL
http://marymount.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2018-2019/Catalogs/Undergraduate-Catalog/Academic-Information-and-Policies/Other-Credit-Acquisition-Opportunities
Veteran transfer policy description
The 30 Credit maximum based on CLEP or DANTES (see CDS D20) counts toward the 84 Credit maximum that may be transferred based on military education (see CDS D19).