University Profile

Enrollment

Total Enrollment: 3,684
Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,327
Graduate Enrollment: 1,357
Number of Resident Students: 695

Based on fall 2005 statistics

Faculty

134 full-time teaching faculty; 218 part-time faculty. Approximately 85 percent of Marymount’s full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their field.

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

13:1

Academic Divisions

School of Arts and Sciences
School of Business Administration
School of Education and Human Services
School of Health Professions

Academic Distinctions

The Liberal Arts Core requirements provide a broad general undergraduate education to integrate knowledge and enhance learning. The core experience prepares students for graduate education, professions of their choice, and lifelong learning.
A variety of pre-professional programs provide academic preparation for specialized professional pursuits and graduate study.
All undergraduates are required to complete an internship, student-teaching experience, or clinical placement related to their majors.
An Honors Program is available to qualified freshmen and transfer students.
Through the Office of Study Abroad, students can spend a semester of study in many locations including Melbourne, Australia; London, England; Limerick, Ireland; Florence, Italy; Rome, Italy; and Madrid, Spain. Other destinations may also be arranged.
A Marymount education draws upon the rich resources of the Washington, DC, area.

Accreditation

Marymount University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools [1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; Phone: (404) 679-4500; Web site: www.sacscoc.org] to award doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees.

The Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
The Counseling and School Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Teacher preparation programs are accredited by the Division of Teacher Education and Certification of the Virginia Department of Education and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
The M.S. in Health Care Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
The Interior Design undergraduate program and the First Professional (Track Two) graduate degree program are accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
Nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission and the State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth of Virginia. These programs are also accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The M.A. in Legal Administration and the Paralegal Studies programs are approved by the American Bar Association.
The Physical Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Academic Outreach

Reston Center

Responding to significant residential and commercial growth in the Reston area, Marymount University has an extension site at its Reston Center. The Center offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs designed primarily for adult learners.

Corporate Outreach

Since 1996, Marymount’s Office of Corporate Outreach has developed partnerships with regional corporations and government agencies. Targeted graduate and undergraduate degree and certificate programs are offered on-site and at convenient regional locations.

Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area

Marymount University is a member of The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Other members include American University, The Catholic University of America, Gallaudet University, George Mason University, Georgetown University, The George Washington University, Howard University, Southeastern University, Trinity University, University of the District of Columbia, and University of Maryland at College Park. Eligible students from Marymount may take approved courses at member institutions. For more information about enrollment and registration procedures.

Student Services

Marymount University is committed to meeting the needs of all students and provides support services through various offices, including Campus Ministry, the Career and Internship Center, Counseling Center, Disability Support Services, Housing and Residence Life, International Student Services, Student Activities, and the Student Health Center.

Athletics

Marymount is an NCAA Division III institution and a member of the Capital Athletic Conference. The University offers the following intercollegiate teams:

Men’s basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming

Women’s basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, volleyball