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Summary
Marygrove College is a private institution that was founded in 1905. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,006, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 53 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Marygrove College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $18,900 (2012-13).
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As a student at Marygrove College, you will get more than a degree when you graduate; you will get an education for life. Located in the heart of Detroit, Marygrove is an independent, coeducational, liberal arts college. Our mission is to prepare students to become competent, compassionate and committed urban leaders. Marygrove offers two-and four-year programs in more than 60 areas of concentration including Dance, Science and Math, Education, Forensic Science and Social Work. We believe in challenging our students to learn more about themselves and how they can make a difference in the world. Our study abroad, service learning and honors programs provide students with the opportunity to grow intellectually, emotionally and culturally. Class sizes are small, so you are assured a personalized approach to learning. Our professors share experiences gained from attending symposiums and giving lectures worldwide. Founded by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) in 1905, Marygrove has much to be proud of -our history, our campus and our faculty, staff and students. We are a just and caring community where men and women of all creeds, races and ages come to realize their value. Marygrove College delivers a quality education in an atmosphere of excellence. Two classic Tudor Gothic buildings sit on the beautiful, wooded 53-acre campus. This idyllic setting creates a perfect environment for learning! For more information, go to marygrove.edu |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1905 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | $1,433,625 |
Applying
When applying to Marygrove College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Marygrove College is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 45.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 45.4% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Marygrove College is 10:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 61.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 10:1 | |
| 4-year graduation rate | 4 | |
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Student Life
Marygrove College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,006, with a gender distribution of 25.0 percent male students and 75.0 percent female students. Marygrove College is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,326 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Marygrove College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, and health insurance. Marygrove College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Marygrove College.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $18,900 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $7,600 (2012-13) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
