Marywood University

What Marywood University does

Marywood University is a private, non-profit Catholic liberal arts university founded in 1915, sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and located on a 115-acre campus in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The institution offers more than 80 undergraduate majors plus graduate and doctoral programs across colleges of Architecture, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Science and Mathematics, Visual and Performing Arts, and Social Sciences. It also operates 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports, online graduate programs, a Lehigh Valley regional MSW site, and dual-degree partnerships with international institutions including AASTMT in Egypt and EAN University in Colombia.

The university's revenue model is primarily tuition-driven, supplemented by auxiliary services (housing, dining via Gourmet Dining partnership, athletics, bookstore), federal and state financial aid flows (with 99% of first-time students receiving aid), philanthropic gifts (including a $11M Conrad N. Hilton Foundation grant in 2022 and the EMPOWER campaign), and youth programming/summer camps. Its go-to-market is a traditional sales-led admissions motion across multiple segments — traditional undergraduates, graduate students, international students, transfer students, veterans, and adult learners — combined with event-driven enrollment (Summer Open House, athletic camps, academic camps) and community outreach.

The technology stack consists of standard educational infrastructure including the Brightspace LMS, student information systems, and online bookstore. No proprietary AI, data platform, or differentiated technology product is disclosed. The institution is currently undergoing its 8-year Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaccreditation self-study with the site visit conducted March 22-25, 2026, which if successful extends accreditation through 2034. Specialized program accreditations in nursing, physician assistant studies, social work, and other professional fields further structure its competitive positioning.

Name

Marywood University

Legal name

Marywood University

Website

https://marywood.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Marywood University is a private Catholic liberal arts university in Scranton, Pennsylvania, founded in 1915, serving undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students across 80+ programs with an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and 24 NCAA Division III sports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Liberal arts university
• Graduate programs
• Undergraduate degrees
• Online learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Scranton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including full-time, part-time, and online programs. The university offers various academic programs across 80+ majors with associated tuition costs.
2. Financial Aid and Grants: Federal and state financial aid including grants (Pell Grants, SEOG), loans, and work-study programs that support student enrollment.
3. Alumni Giving and Donations: The university receives contributions through an annual giving program, EMPOWER campaign, endowed scholarships, and major gifts from alumni and donors.
4. Auxiliary Services: Revenue from auxiliary operations including dining services (partnership with Gourmet Dining), athletics, bookstore, campus housing, and conference/camp programs.
5. Summer Programs and Camps: Revenue from youth and athletic summer camps including architecture camps ($1,200), basketball camps ($200-$250), and volleyball camps ($90-$180).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Marywood University is a private Catholic liberal arts university that delivers higher education through over 80 undergraduate majors plus master's, doctoral, and certificate graduate programs across colleges including Architecture, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Science and Mathematics, Visual and Performing Arts, and Social Sciences. Instruction is delivered on the 115-acre Scranton campus, at a regional Lehigh Valley site for the MSW program, and online via distance learning. The portfolio also includes NCAA Division III athletics across 24 varsity sports, summer academic and athletic youth camps, and auxiliary services such as housing, dining, and a bookstore.

Product overview

Marywood University is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs. The university provides over 80 undergraduate majors, graduate degrees at master's and doctoral levels, and online degree options, organized across colleges including Architecture, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Science and Mathematics, Visual and Performing Arts, and Social Sciences. The institution also operates youth programming through summer camps and academic enrichment programs. The academic offerings include professional programs in nursing, physician assistant studies, art therapy, aviation management, and construction management, as well as liberal arts disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Residential and on-campus undergraduate bachelor's degree programs spanning 80+ majors across architecture, business, education, health sciences, science and mathematics, visual and performing arts, and social sciences, offered to first-time freshmen and transfer students.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's-level graduate programs in fields such as Architecture, Art Therapy, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physician Assistant Studies, Social Work, Reading Education, Higher Education Administration, and Strategic Leadership, available on campus and online.
• Doctoral Degree Programs Post-graduate doctoral degree programs including the Ph.D. in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies.
• Online Degree Programs Distance education offerings including online graduate programs such as the Master of Science in Reading Education and online undergraduate options for flexible learning.
• Summer Sessions Accelerated summer academic terms that allow currently enrolled students to complete coursework toward degree progression.
• Summer Academic and Athletic Youth Camps Fee-based youth programs offered on the Scranton campus including Architecture Overnight Summer Camps ('Construct Your Future' and 'Design Your Future' at $1,200), Music Academy, and athletic camps (Men's Basketball Youth Camp $200-$250, Weekend Volleyball Camp $90-$180, Flag Football Camp) serving K-12 students and prospective college students.
• Intensive English Program (IEP) English-as-a-second-language preparation program for international students prior to or alongside degree enrollment.
• Dual-Degree International Programs 1+1 dual-degree pathways allowing international students to complete one year of study at a partner institution (AASTMT in Egypt; EAN in Colombia) and one year at Marywood, earning degrees from both institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99%+ of recent graduates are employed or pursuing graduate school
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Gourmet DiningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarywood University partners with Gourmet Dining for campus food services. This partnership has earned the Bronze Award in the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards for three consecutive years, demonstrating ongoing quality improvement and collaboration in dining operations.
• African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASEC hosts its Annual Night of Storytelling at Marywood University, highlighting global impact and community connections. The partnership supports educational access and empowerment for African sisters pursuing higher education.
• Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarywood offers a 1+1 dual-degree program with AASTMT in Egypt. Students complete one year at AASTMT and one year at Marywood, receiving degrees from both institutions. This partnership supports international student enrollment and global education access.
• EAN (Escuela Alberto Nova)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarywood maintains a dual degree partnership with EAN in Colombia. Colombian students can study at Marywood to learn with people from different cultures while practicing English, receiving degrees from both institutions.
• X-CultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarywood School of Business participates in the X-Culture international business program, sending students to Poland for a Business Symposium alongside students from other global institutions.
• Lackawanna County TecBRIDGEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarywood School of Business students participate in TecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition, working with local businesses in Lackawanna County to develop entrepreneurial solutions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Misericordia University: A Catholic university in Dallas, PA sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, with similar enrollment scale, comparable program breadth (including OT, PT, nursing), and the same Northeast Pennsylvania regional draw as Marywood.
• DeSales University: A Catholic (Oblates of St. Francis de Sales) university in Center Valley, PA, similar in size and program mix to Marywood, competing for the same Pennsylvania Catholic high school graduate pipeline.
• Mount St. Mary's University: A Catholic university in Emmitsburg, MD, comparable to Marywood in size, faith-based identity, Division III athletics, and program breadth across liberal arts, business, education, and health sciences.
• King's College: A small Catholic (Holy Cross) college in Wilkes-Barre, PA, comparable to Marywood in enrollment size, faith-based identity, program mix across business/health sciences/liberal arts, and Pennsylvania regional recruitment focus.
• Neumann University: A Catholic (Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia) university in Aston, PA, similar in size and faith-based identity to Marywood, with overlapping programs in nursing, education, business, and liberal arts.
• Immaculata University: A Catholic (IHM sisters — same sponsoring congregation as Marywood) university in Immaculata, PA, comparable in size, faith-based positioning, and program mix including music, nursing, and education.
• La Salle University: A Christian Brothers Catholic university in Philadelphia, PA, with comparable liberal arts + professional programs (business, nursing, education) and overlapping regional recruitment in eastern Pennsylvania.
• Cabrini University: A Catholic (Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart) university in Radnor, PA, with comparable enrollment scale and program offerings, competing in the same Pennsylvania Catholic-recruitment segment as Marywood.
• University of Scranton: A Jesuit Catholic university located in the same city as Marywood, with a comparable enrollment footprint, similar liberal arts and professional program mix, and overlapping regional recruitment base — the closest head-to-head competitor.

Regional players

• Wilkes University: A private non-sectarian university in Wilkes-Barre, PA, with similar enrollment and program breadth in STEM, business, and health sciences; competes for the same Northeast PA student pool though without the Catholic sponsorship lens.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/marywoodalum
• YouTubeyoutube.com/MarywoodUniversityPacers
• Facebookfacebook.com/145696442216
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marywood-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/marywooduniversity
• TikToktiktok.com/@marywood_u

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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