Marymount College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Established in 1932 by the Roman Catholic order, Marymount College is the only co-educational, private, two-year liberal arts college in California, United States. Marymount College's recent enrollments have benen more than 700 students. The college offers degrees in a wide range of disciplines such as anthropology, communication arts, computer science, economics, education, mathematics, music, philosophy, religious studies, sociology, speech and theater arts.

Marymount College is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of the student clubs and organizations include Associated Students of Marymount College, Residence Hall Association, Marymount Opportunities for Volunteer Experiences, Amnesty International, Golf Club, Gay/Straight Alliance, Surfing Club, Black Student Union and Fine Arts League.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• High faculty salary.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Students may study abroad.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 575 in 2009-2010 (598 full-time equivalent).

About 43% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 57% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 97% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

Marymount provides on-campus housing for 307 of its 598 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (118 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities