Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia 22207-4299
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Marymount University is a private institution in Arlington with particular strength in health sciences and computer science.
A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,516 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,153.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Marymount was founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) as "Marymount College", a two-year women's school.
- •It added master's degree programs in 1979, and its first doctoral program, the clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy, in 2005.
- •Its first male students were admitted into the nursing program in 1972, and the college became fully coeducational and changed its name to "Marymount University" in 1986.
- •The Malek Plaza is a gathering area between the two buildings and features a statue of Sister Majella Berg, RSHM, who was president of Marymount from 1960 to 1993.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
65.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,000
Programs (69)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VA state average + city premium