Marywood University
About
Marywood University, a private Catholic institution in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is highly regarded for its comprehensive professional programs, most notably within its prestigious School of Architecture—the only one in the region—and its robust health sciences division featuring competitive physician assistant and nursing tracks. The student experience is characterized by a close-knit, welcoming community where undergraduates enjoy personalized faculty mentorship, participate in NCAA Division III athletics, and engage deeply in local and global service-learning. Setting the university apart is its exceptionally beautiful, hillside campus, which is designated as a national arboretum and serves as a peaceful, living laboratory reflecting Marywood's core commitment to environmental stewardship and ethical leadership.
Wikipedia:Marywood University is a private Catholic university in Scranton and Dunmore, Pennsylvania, United States. Established in 1915 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Marywood currently enrolls more than 2,800 students in a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The university has a national arboretum with more than 100 types of trees and shrubs.
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Marywood University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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