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Marymount California University

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 300
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Marymount California University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Marymount California University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

While the on-time graduation rate at Marymount California University is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Marymount California University is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Marymount California University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,908

Cost of attendance at Marymount California University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,908

Cost of attendance at Marymount California University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Marymount California University received on average $18,992 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,992
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 48 49% $5,089 $244,278
Other Federal Grant 49 50% $5,689 $278,778
State Grant/Scholarships 37 38% $6,184 $228,804
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 94 96% $14,198 $1,334,641
Total Grant & Scholarships 97 99% $18,992 $1,842,223

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Marymount California University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Marymount California University students is 39.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.4%.

39.4%

  • asian 30.8% 4 students
  • African American 29.2% 7 students
  • white 48.9% 22 students
  • unknown 33.3% 8 students
  • hispanic 52.2% 47 students
  • International Students 20.8% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 27.3% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball California Pacific Conference
  • Track and Cross Country California Pacific Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Marymount California University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Marymount California University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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