Entering freshmen
Applicants to the freshman class may be considered for admission if their high school grade point average (GPA) exceeds a 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale; their combined SAT scores are within 100 points of the national average; and their academic preparation, recommendations, and character indicate that they are qualified to undertake Marymount University programs.
The following minimum high school courses are recommended:
- English: 4 units
- Foreign Language: 3 units
- Mathematics: 3 units
- Science: 2 units
- Social Sciences: 3 units
Applicants who do not meet these regular admission norms are referred to a committee that uses an academic potential predictor to admit those who (it believes) have the best potential for success.
Applicants must submit the following items to be considered for admission:
- a completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee of $35;
- the recommendation form completed by a high school counselor or other appropriate school official;
- official scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT-1) of the College Entrance Examination Board or a Student Profile Report of the American College Testing Program (ACT) taken in the senior year;
- evidence of graduation or expected graduation from an accredited high school;
- a high school transcript showing academic performance and a minimum of 15 high school credits in preparatory courses. In reviewing an applicant's high school record, the Admissions Committee is more concerned with the quality of preparation than with the numerical distribution of courses. The Admissions Committee also takes into consideration the educational objectives and specific needs of the particular applicant.
It is strongly recommended that applicants to the School of Health Professions programs have completed high school biology and chemistry. Other secondary-level science experience will be considered in special cases.