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Summary
Marylhurst University is a private institution that was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 932, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 65 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $18,405 (2011-12).
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Marylhurst University is a Catholic liberal arts university, nationally recognized for its dedication to excellence in the education of self-directed adult learners seeking relevant, rigorous and innovative undergraduate and graduate programs. Students of all ages and walks of life come to Marylhurst to transform their lives in some way; here, they get very personalized attention to help them do just that. Through both on-campus and online programs, Marylhurst creates collaborative learning environments that value and challenge each individual, with a focus on clearly defined outcomes. Marylhurst excels in integrating professional programs and the liberal arts through curricula that emphasize interdisciplinary learning and prepares students to lead lives of ethical leadership, service and social responsibility. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1893 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Academic calendar | quarter |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2010 Endowment | $12,409,942 |
Applying
When applying to Marylhurst University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Marylhurst University is $40. It has an an acceptance rate of 71.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | N/A |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 71% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Marylhurst University is 7:1, and the school has 95.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Marylhurst University include: Business Administration and Management, General; Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other; Real Estate; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; and English Language and Literature, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 61.2 percent.
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Student Life
Marylhurst University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 932, with a gender distribution of 28.9 percent male students and 71.1 percent female students.
| Total enrollment | 1,917 |
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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 | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Marylhurst University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and health insurance. Marylhurst University also offers campus safety and security services like late night transport/escort service and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Marylhurst University.
| 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
At Marylhurst University, 87.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,613.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $18,405 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | N/A |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
