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University Profile

Enrollment

Based on fall 2008 statistics

Total Enrollment: 3,548
Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,193
Graduate Enrollment: 1,355
Students residing in University and University-sponsored housing: 733

Faculty

138 full-time teaching faculty; 227 part-time faculty. Approximately 88 percent of Marymount’s full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their field.

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

14:1

Academic Divisions

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

Academic Distinctions

• A Marymount education draws upon the rich resources of the Washington, DC, area.
• The Liberal Arts Core requirements promote the integration of knowledge and the development of well-informed habits of mind. The core experience reinforces the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that enable students to succeed in their work, adapt to change, develop their gifts and talents to the fullest, and contribute to society.
• The University’s new DISCOVER program promotes undergraduate research and creativity, integrated throughout the curriculum, from the freshman seminar through the senior capstone.
• A variety of pre-professional programs provide academic preparation for specialized professional pursuits and graduate study.
• All undergraduates are required to complete an internship, research experience, student-teaching experience, or clinical placement related to their majors.
• An Honors Program is available to qualified freshmen and transfer students.
• Through the Center for Global Education, students can spend a semester of study in many locations, including Africa, Australia, Austria, Central and South America, China, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Spain, and other destinations.

Accreditation

The information in this section is published exclusively for accreditation-related purposes. For inquiries regarding the admission or general educational policies and practices of Marymount University, please consult the relevant sections of this catalog.

Marymount University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Marymount University.

• The Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
• The Counseling and School Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The School Counseling program is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
• 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 program are accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
• The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The B.S.N. program is also approved by the State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• The M.A. in Legal Administration, the B.A. in Paralegal Studies, and the undergraduate and graduate certificate programs are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Marymount University is certified to operate in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

Off-Site Learning Options

Reston Center

Responding to significant residential and commercial growth in the Reston area, Marymount University established the Reston Center. The Center offers a variety of academic programs designed to meet the needs of adult students. Offerings include graduate degree and graduate teacher licensure programs, undergraduate degree completion programs, professional education certificate programs, and professional development programs, all of which can be completed at the Reston site. To provide flexible options for working adult students, classes are offered in the evening, on weekends, and in condensed course formats. More information about Marymount’s Reston Center is available online at www.marymount.edu/reston.

Educational Partnerships

Since 1996, Marymount University has been successfully delivering education programs at such places as regional corporations, government agencies, and education institutions. The University works closely with chief learning officers and human resource directors of these organizations to develop an academic strategy to help their client’s employees gain the knowledge and skills needed to immediately address on-the-job challenges. To create a competitive advantage for client organizations and improve their employees’ performance, targeted graduate and undergraduate degree and certificate programs are offered through innovative educational partnerships.

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. See enrollment and registration procedures for more information.

Academic and Student Services

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

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