Marymount University

What Marymount University does

Marymount University is an independent Catholic university founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. It serves a total enrollment of 4,302 students across Fall 2025, comprising 1,869 undergraduate, 969 dual enrollment, and 1,464 graduate students drawn from 47 states and 112 countries. The institution operates three Northern Virginia campuses (Main Campus, Ballston Center, 4040 Center) and delivers instruction through a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio with 148 full-time faculty, 86.5% of whom hold doctoral degrees. Academic offerings span nursing (BSN, DNP), business administration (BBA, DBA), cybersecurity (BS, DSc), physical therapy (DPT), speech-language pathology (new MS), counseling, education, and forensic psychology, organized into three colleges: Sciences and Humanities; Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology; and Health and Education.

The university's technology backbone is built on commodity higher-ed SaaS — Canvas for LMS, Workday for the student information system, Okta for SSO, Parchment for transcripts, and LiveSafe/Passio GO! for campus safety and shuttle tracking — with no proprietary technology platform or external API. Operations are supported by specialized accreditations (SACSCOC, CAE-CD through 2027, plus program-level accreditations in nursing, business, education, physical therapy, and interior design) and a dual Carnegie Classification (Research + Opportunity) held by only 33 institutions nationally. Brand reputation has risen sharply, reaching No. 1 among Virginia private universities (U.S. News 2026), No. 273 nationally, No. 189 in social mobility, and No. 32 for international students.

Revenue is generated primarily through undergraduate tuition ($41,236 per academic year at full-time load), graduate tuition ($1,340 per credit hour), housing and meal plans (~$17,760 annually), summer programs, a six-tier corporate partnership program ($5,000–$50,000 annually), philanthropic donations ($7.5M raised in 2024–2025), and conference center services. Financial aid is material: 96% of incoming freshmen and 88% of all undergraduates receive aid averaging $33,250, with 37% receiving Pell Grants. Distribution relies on traditional admissions, field recruitment via college fairs and high school visits, inside sales through graduate admissions counselors, and a community/event-driven engagement model anchored by the Voices of Purpose podcast, Halo Awards, Bisson Lecture on AI, and corporate partner events.

Name

Marymount University

Legal name

Marymount University

Website

https://marymount.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Marymount University is a private Catholic university in Arlington, Virginia, serving 4,302 undergraduate, dual-enrollment, and graduate students across three Northern Virginia campuses. It generates revenue through tuition ($41,236 undergrad/year), housing, corporate partnerships, and philanthropy, and holds a dual Carnegie Classification and CAE-CD cyber designation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Catholic university
• Career-focused education

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Full-time undergraduate tuition of $20,618 per semester (12-18 credit hours), totaling $41,236 per academic year. Part-time rate of $1,340 per credit hour.
2. Graduate Tuition: Graduate tuition at $1,340 per credit hour, with some programs having different rates.
3. Room and Board: Average housing and meal plan of $17,760 per academic year. Various housing options including traditional residence halls and apartment-style living at Placemakr Marymount Ballston.
4. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer sessions, summer intern housing, and summer programs including Early College Programs.
5. Corporate Partnerships: Tiered corporate partnership program with six levels from $5,000 to $50,000 annually, plus add-ons for the HALO Awards Gala. Provides recruitment access, brand visibility, and institutional engagement.
6. Donations and Alumni Giving: Philanthropic contributions through the Office of Advancement, Marymount Fund, and major gifts program. Historic fundraising of over $7.5 million raised in 2024-2025.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Marymount University is a private Catholic university in Arlington, Virginia, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across business, health sciences, technology, education, and liberal arts. Founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, the institution delivers career-oriented, faith-based education on its main campus, the Ballston Center, the 4040 facility, and through online modalities.

Product overview

Marymount University offers a comprehensive suite of educational programs and student services across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The academic portfolio includes career-focused degree programs in nursing (BSN), business administration (B.B.A.), health sciences, psychology, cybersecurity, and criminal justice at the undergraduate level, with graduate offerings spanning educational leadership (Ed.D.), business intelligence (D.B.A.), counseling (M.A.), cybersecurity (D.Sc.), forensic and legal psychology (M.A.), physical therapy (D.P.T.), and the newly launched Master of Speech-Language Pathology. Supporting the academic mission are technology platforms including Canvas LMS for online learning and Workday for student information management. Marymount also provides student life services such as housing (including the Placemakr Marymount Ballston), athletics (25 NCAA Division III teams), conference center facilities, career development, and specialized programs like the Caregiver to Breadwinner workforce initiative. The university's public programming includes the Voices of Purpose podcast, Bisson Lecture series, and Portfolio in Motion fashion show.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Malek School of Health Professions: School of Health Professions renamed in 2012 in recognition of Marlene A. and Frederic V. Malek's support.
• College of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology
• College of Health and Education
• College of Sciences and Humanities
• Portfolio in Motion
• Saints

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Graduate Degree Programs
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
• Early Learning Academy
• Caregiver to Breadwinner Program
• Summer Intern Housing
• Conference Center Services
• Corporate Partnership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of graduates employed within one year
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Virginia WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Partnership to host Career Forward summit supporting displaced federal workers and contractors with career transition assistance. Approximately 230 participants gathered at Ballston Center for hands-on career coaching.
• Jill's HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with local respite care facility providing six-week clinical rotations for nursing students assisting staff in caring for children with intellectual disabilities.
• New York JetsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership to launch ECAC Women's Flag Football League, the largest collegiate women's flag football league in the country with 15 founding programs across 7 states.
• ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026League operator for ECAC Women's Flag Football League with nearly 100 games played. Marymount won inaugural championship 'The Betty' defeating Franciscan 37-26.
• TheDream.USminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner university supporting college aspirations of DACA students as part of Hispanic-Serving Institution commitment.
• MedStar HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Partner tier corporate partnership providing premier recruitment access, career fair positioning, and classroom engagement. Includes opportunity to guest lecture and lead career-services workshops.
• United BankflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Partner tier corporate partnership providing recruitment access and brand visibility among Marymount students and alumni.
• DeloitteflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Partner tier corporate partnership providing premier recruitment access and industry engagement opportunities.
• Intra-FITflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Partner tier corporate partnership supporting fitness and wellness career pipeline.
• PT Solutions Physical TherapycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity Partner tier providing clinical education connections and recruitment pipeline for physical therapy students.
• Northwest Federal Credit UnioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity Partner tier supporting financial services career development and student banking services.
• Alliance Physical TherapyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOpportunity Partner tier providing clinical placement opportunities for rehabilitation students.
• Inova Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpportunity Partner tier providing healthcare career pipeline and clinical education opportunities for nursing and health professions students.
• Ivy RehabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngagement Partner tier supporting rehabilitation therapy career pathways.
• Enterprise MobilityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngagement Partner tier providing mobility and transportation industry career connections.

Scale indicators28 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Regis University: Denver-based Catholic (Jesuit) university of similar size and mission, with strong online and graduate programs, health sciences focus, and working-adult student population comparable to Marymount's nontraditional segments.
• Loyola University Maryland: Mid-Atlantic Catholic (Jesuit) university with comparable enrollment (~4,000-5,000 students), strong health sciences and business programs, and similar focus on career outcomes and internships in a major metro area.
• Shenandoah University: Virginia-based private university with similar enrollment scale (~4,000 students), Catholic-affiliated heritage, and strong health sciences programs including nursing and pharmacy. Comparable mid-size private competitor in Virginia.
• Sacred Heart University: Connecticut-based Catholic university with shared Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSHM) heritage through related Sacred Heart networks. Similar size trajectory, Catholic mission, and emphasis on health sciences and professional programs.
• Mount St. Mary's University: Catholic university in Emmitsburg, Maryland serving the Mid-Atlantic region with similar size, religious order heritage, and liberal arts-plus-professional program mix. Direct competitor for the same regional Catholic student demographic.
• Catholic University of America: Washington, D.C.-based Catholic university with similar religious affiliation, doctoral programs, and D.C.-area employer partnerships. Comparable in mission, faith-based positioning, and Carnegie research classification focus.
• Trinity Washington University: D.C.-based Catholic university founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, comparable in size (~2,000 students), faith-based mission, and focus on serving diverse urban learners including first-generation students.

Broad incumbents

• Georgetown University: Larger Catholic (Jesuit) research university in Washington, D.C. Sets the regional benchmark for Catholic higher education and corporate/government recruitment, attracting students and corporate partnerships that Marymount also targets.
• George Mason University: Large Virginia public research university located in the same Fairfax/Arlington market. Competes for the same regional student pool and corporate partnerships, particularly in cybersecurity, business, and health sciences.

Regional players

• University of Mary Washington: Virginia public university in Fredericksburg that competes for similar in-state undergraduate students with comparable liberal arts and pre-professional program offerings, though at significantly lower tuition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/marymountu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MarymountUniversity1
• Facebookfacebook.com/15210043329
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marymount-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/marymountalumni

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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