MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

Marymount University
2807 N. 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: September 10, 2007
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 595 men, 1,705 women, 2,300 total
Full-time undergraduates: 513 men, 1,435 women, 1,948 total
Part-time undergraduates: 82 men, 270 women, 352 total
Total graduate students: 328 men, 976 women, 1,304 total
Full-time graduate students: 82 men, 355 women, 437 total
Part-time graduate students: 246 men, 621 women, 867 total
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 22
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Middle Atlantic
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 38%
First-year student breakdown:
13.2% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
9.2% Asian or Pacific Islander
16.2% Hispanic
45.8% White (non-Hispanic)
4.0% total international (nonresident aliens)
11.3% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown
Undergraduate breakdown:
14.0% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
9.0% Asian or Pacific Islander
12.3% Hispanic
45.7% White (non-Hispanic)
6.7% total international (nonresident aliens)
12.0% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 21 acres
City or town school is located in: Arlington, VA
Population of city/town: 202,800
Nearest major city: Washington D.C
Distance of nearest major city: 6 miles
Population of nearest major city: 572,059

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 (39%)
  • women's dorms (35%)
  • men's dorms (14%)
  • single-student apartments (1%)
  • other housing including Hotel rooms (11%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 69%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 33%
Percent of students who live off campus: 67%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 75%
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)
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 260
Other computer facilities/services: All students are assigned a Blackboard account, which is an online course management system. Free training seminars are offered for supported software programs.
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, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, interpreters for hearing-impaired, extended time for exams and alternative forms of exams
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: partially

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 (monthly)
Number of honor societies: 11
Total number of registered organizations: 42
Campus-based religious organizations:
Campus Ministry Association, Muslim Student Association
Minority student organizations:
Black Student Alliance, International Club, Latino Student Association, Saudi Student Society, Vietnamese Student Association
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
The Activities Programming Board, Commuter Advisory Board, Fashion Club, Gaming Club, Gospel Choir, Graduate Student Council, 12 Point (Graphic Design Club), Habitat for Humanity, Health/Fitness Student Association, History Club, Marymount Dance Team, Art Club, One Voice United Music Group, Pre-Physical Therapy Club, Psychology Club, Residence Hall Association, Science Club, Society for Human Resource Management, Student Government Association, Student Nurses Association, Student Physical Therapy Association, Alpha Lambda Math Club, Student Virginia Education Association, Students in Free Enterprise, Theatre One2One, blueInk Literary Arts Magazine, Yearbook, Co-Curricular Council, American Society for Interior Designers, Best Buddies Service Organization, Blue Harmony Singing Group, Business Club, College Republicans, College Democrats

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Bill Finney,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Judy Finney
School colors: Royal Blue/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-countryno 
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:
1000-seat Verizon Sports Arena (basketball, volleyball, intramurals)
Recreational gym (basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, intramurals)
6-lane 25yard swimming pool
Weight room
Aerobics room
90 yds. x 44 yds Field turf practice field
Various area fields for soccer and lacrosse varsity teams
Intramural/Recreational sports:
Flag football, basketball, soccer, softball, kickball, team handball, frisbee, swimming, water polo, lacrosse
Club sports for men:
None
Club sports for women:
None

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Washington D.C (6 miles)
Nearest other airport: Sterling, Virginia (20 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Washington D.C (6 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Washington D.C (6 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 13%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: fair
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 30% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
George Mason University (VA);George Washington University (DC);Marymount University (VA);University of Maryland--College Park (MD)
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 77% within six months of graduation, 83% within one year of graduation, 89% within two years of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
U.S. Government, D.C. Government, Fairfax County Government, Arlington County Public Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools, INOVA Health Systems, Virginia Hospital Center, SAIC
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Gary Mueller, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Now, Inc. Toni Ardabell, Vice President for Inova Health Systems



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