MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

Marymount University
2807 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207

Official telephone: (703) 522-5600
Toll-free telephone: (800) 548-7638
Fax number: (703) 284-1693

Website: www.marymount.edu


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Screen last updated on: January 22, 2010
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 559 men, 1,679 women, 2,238 total
Full-time undergraduates: 484 men, 1,444 women, 1,928 total
Part-time undergraduates: 75 men, 235 women, 310 total
Total graduate students: 312 men, 1,059 women, 1,371 total
Full-time graduate students: 86 men, 372 women, 458 total
Part-time graduate students: 226 men, 687 women, 913 total
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 23
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Middle Atlantic
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 42%
First-year student breakdown:
13.8% Black (non-Hispanic)
7.8% Asian or Pacific Islander
11.0% Hispanic
48.5% White (non-Hispanic)
5.2% total international (nonresident aliens)
13.8% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown
Undergraduate breakdown:
14.6% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.6% American Indian or Alaskan Native
8.5% Asian or Pacific Islander
11.5% Hispanic
45.7% White (non-Hispanic)
6.5% total international (nonresident aliens)
12.7% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 21 acres
City or town school is located in: Arlington, VA
Population of city/town: 206,800
Nearest major city: Washington DC
Distance of nearest major city: 6 miles
Population of nearest major city: 572,059
Online campus map: www.marymount.edu/map

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: No. Housing is only available for single undergraduate students under the age of 21 at the time of entering into housing contract with the university.
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (53%)
  • women's dorms (35%)
  • men's dorms (10%)
  • single-student apartments (2%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 69%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 34%
Percent of students who live off campus: 66%
Students required to live on campus: All unmarried students under age 21 not living near campus with relatives.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 56%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 260
Other computer facilities/services: Wireless network.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, adaptive equipment, extended time for exams and alternative forms of exams.
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook
School newspaper(s): The Banner, published monthly
Number of honor societies: 9
Total number of registered organizations: 42
Campus-based religious organizations:
Campus Ministry Association, Muslim Student Association
Minority student organizations:
Black Student Alliance, Latino Student Association
International student organizations:
International Club
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
The Activities Programming Board, Commuter Advisory Board, fashion club, gaming club, 12 Point (graphic design club), Health/Fitness Student Association, hstory club, Dance Team, art club, One Voice United Music Group, psychology club, Residence Hall Association, science club, Student Nurses Association, Student Physical Therapy Association, Student Virginia Education Association, Students in Free Enterprise, Theatre One2One, Co-Curricular Council, Blue Harmony Singing Group, business club, College Republicans, College Democrats, Interior Design Association

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Bill Finney,
Athletic Director
School colors: royal blue and white
School mascot: Bernie the Saint Bernard
Athletic conference memberships: Capital Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countryno 
Men's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Men's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Men's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 15%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 12%
Athletic facilities:
aerobics room, arena, practice field, recreational gymnasium, swimming pool, weight room
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, flag football, Frisbee, kickball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, team handball, water polo

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Washington DC (7 miles)
Nearest other airport: Dulles, VA (20 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Washington DC (8 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Washington DC (8 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 10%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 29% within one year of graduation, 43% within 5 years of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
George Mason University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Marymount University, University of Maryland--University College.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 73% within six months of graduation, 77% within one year of graduation, 83% within two years of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
U.S. Government, Fairfax County Public Schools, Freddie Mac, Georgetown University, Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington County Public Schools, Commerce Bank, Fairfax County Government, Loudon County Public Schools, Marymount University, Prince William County Public Schools.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Lieutenant General Steven Boutelle, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Army
  • Rae Forker Evans, founder, Evans Capital Group, former Chair, Ladies Professional Golf Association Board of Directors
  • Cherilyn Murer, president and CEO, Murer Consultants, Chair of the Board, Trustees of Northern Illinois University.



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