What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Marywood University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH-ELEC 4 credits will not fulfill Calculus requirement | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH-TRAN 8 credits will not fulfill either…MATH-TRAN 8 credits will not fulfill either Calculus requirement | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL-ELEC 8 credits May be used toward core, but…BIOL-ELEC 8 credits May be used toward core, but not science requirements | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM-ELEC 8 credits May be used toward core, but…CHEM-ELEC 8 credits May be used toward core, but not science requiemens | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL-160 and 3 credits of 100 level ENGL elec. 6…ENGL-160 and 3 credits of 100 level ENGL elec. 6 credits See notes below chart | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL-160 and 3 credits of 100 level ENGL elec. 6…ENGL-160 and 3 credits of 100 level ENGL elec. 6 credits See notes below chart | |
| United States History | 3 | For Core, Category 3 HIST and 3 credits of either…For Core, Category 3 HIST and 3 credits of either Category V elective or 100-level HIST elective (not both); For HIST majors, HIST-252, HIST-253 6 credits Does not fulfill DEI attribute | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC-211 3 credits |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH-ELEC 4 credits will not fulfill Calculus requirement | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH-211 4 credits | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH-TRAN 8 credits will not fulfill either…MATH-TRAN 8 credits will not fulfill either Calculus requirement | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH-211, MATH-212 8 credits | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL-ELEC 8 credits May be used toward core, but…BIOL-ELEC 8 credits May be used toward core, but not science requirements | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL-ELEC 8 credits 4 may count as Science major elective | |
| Biology | 5 | BIOL-150, BIOL-150L, BIOL-151 and BIOL-151L 8 credits | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM-ELEC 8 credits May be used toward core, but…CHEM-ELEC 8 credits May be used toward core, but not science requiemens | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM-ELEC 8 credits 4 may count as Science major…CHEM-ELEC 8 credits 4 may count as Science major elective *A score of 4 will fulfill the CHEM-121/121L requirement. | |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHEM-131, CHEM-131L, CHEM-132, CHEM-132L 8 credits | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL-160 and 3 credits of 100 level ENGL elec. 6…ENGL-160 and 3 credits of 100 level ENGL elec. 6 credits See notes below chart | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL-160 and 3 credits of 100 level ENGL elec. 6…ENGL-160 and 3 credits of 100 level ENGL elec. 6 credits See notes below chart | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGL-160 and Category V Elective class or…ENGL-160 and Category V Elective class or 100-level ENGL elective (not both) 6 credits See notes below chart | |
| United States History | 3 | For Core, Category 3 HIST and 3 credits of either…For Core, Category 3 HIST and 3 credits of either Category V elective or 100-level HIST elective (not both); For HIST majors, HIST-252, HIST-253 6 credits Does not fulfill DEI attribute | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC-211 3 credits | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH-155 3 credits | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS-142 3 credits | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON-101 3 credits | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON-102 3 credits | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | For Core, Category 3 HIST and 3 credits of either…For Core, Category 3 HIST and 3 credits of either Category V elective or 100-level HIST elective (not both) 6 credits Does not fulfill DEI attribute | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENVS-ELEC 4 credits May be used toward core, but…ENVS-ELEC 4 credits May be used toward core, but not science requiemens | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ENVS-ELEC 4 credits Four elective ENVS credits…ENVS-ELEC 4 credits Four elective ENVS credits which may count as science major elective | |
| European History | 3 | HIST-ELEC 6 credits Not global | |
| Human Geography | 3 | AP Human Geography 3 credits | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 150 and 3 credits of 100-level SPAN elective 6 credits | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPAN 250 and 3 credits of 200-level SPAN elective 6 credits | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS-111 3 credits | |
| Art History | 3 | ART-113 and ART-114 (6 credits) 6 credits | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 credits Full credit awarded only with…6 credits Full credit awarded only with appropriate sub- score levels | |
| Calculus BC-AB Subscore | 3 | MATH-ELEC 4 credits will not fulfill Calculus requirement | |
| Calculus BC-AB Subscore | 4 | MATH-211 4 credits | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | LANG-150 and 3 credits of 100-level LANG Elective 6 credits | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | LANG 250 and 3 credits of 200-level LANG Elective 6 credits | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 credits | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART-110, ART-116 6 credits | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 150 and 3 credits of 100-level FREN elective 6 credits | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FREN 250 and 3 credits of 200-level FREN elective 6 credits | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 150 and 3 credits of 100-level GERM elective 6 credits | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GERM 250 and 3 credits of 200-level GERM elective 6 credits | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITAL 150 and 3 credits of 100-level ITAL elective 6 credits | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITAL 250 and 3 credits of 200-level ITAL elective 6 credits | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | LANG 150 and 3 credits of 100-level LANG elective 6 credits | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | LANG 250 and 3 credits of 200-level LANG elective…LANG 250 and 3 credits of 200-level LANG elective 6 credits Credit awarded at intermediate level | |
| Latin | 3 | AP Latin 6 credits Does not fulfill language requirement | |
| Music Aural Subscore | 3 | MUSC-112A 1 credit | |
| Music Aural Subscore | 4 | MUSC-112A and MUSC-112B 2 credits | |
| Music Aural Subscore | 5 | MUSC-112A, MUSC-112B and MUSC-212A 3 credits | |
| Music Non Aural Subscore | 3 | MUSC-111A 2 credits | |
| Music Non Aural Subscore | 4 | MUSC-111A and MUSC-111B 4 credits | |
| Music Non Aural Subscore | 5 | MUSC-111A, MUSC-111B and MUSC-211A 5 credits | |
| Physics B | 3 | PHYS-ELEC 8 credits Eight Physics elective…PHYS-ELEC 8 credits Eight Physics elective credits which will fulfill core since requirement but may not be used toward science major. | |
| Physics B | 4 | PHYS-303, PHYS-303L, PHYS-304, PHYS-304L 8 credits | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS-ELEC 4 credits | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS-ELEC 4 credits | |
| Physics I | 3 | PHYS-ELEC 4 credits Four Physics elective credits…PHYS-ELEC 4 credits Four Physics elective credits which will fulfill core since requirement but may not be used toward science major. | |
| Physics I | 4 | PHYS-303, PHYS-303L 4 credits A score of 3 will…PHYS-303, PHYS-303L 4 credits A score of 3 will fulfill the PHYS-140 requirement | |
| Physics II | 3 | PHYS-ELEC 4 credits Four Physics elective credits…PHYS-ELEC 4 credits Four Physics elective credits which will fulfill core since requirement but may not be used toward science major. | |
| Physics II | 4 | PHYS-304, PHYS-304L 4 credits | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 150 and 3 credits of 100-level SPAN elective 6 credits | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPAN 250 and 3 credits of 200-level SPAN elective 6 credits | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio | 3 | ART-118 3 credits | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Designe Portfolio | 3 | ART-212 3 credits | |
| US Govt and Politics | 3 | PS-210 3 credits |
Source: marywood.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 36 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 30 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 29 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management | 23 |
| Psychology | 21 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 21 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 20 |
Show the other 39 majors
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 17 |
| Music Teacher Education | 12 |
| Interior Architecture | 12 |
| Graphic Design | 10 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 9 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 9 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 9 |
| Illustration | 8 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 7 |
| Accounting | 7 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 |
| Biotechnology | 6 |
| Computer Science | 6 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 5 |
| Writing | 5 |
| Social Work | 5 |
| History | 4 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 4 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 4 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 4 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 3 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | 2 |
| Public Administration | 2 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 2 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 2 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 |
| Painting | 1 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 1 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Atlantic East Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Atlantic East Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Atlantic East Conference
Other Sports
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
574,009 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
Nearest hub airport
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.3 of 20
Elevation
907 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
20°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
45.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
12 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,120 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Scranton2 mi
- Keystone College11 mi
- King's College18 mi
- Misericordia University19 mi
- Wilkes University19 mi
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania39 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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