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Marygrove College

Detroit, MI

8425 W. McNichols Rd.

Detroit, MI 48221

Phone: 866-313-1927

Fax: 313-927-1399

E-mail: info@marygrove.edu

Web site: www.marygrove.edu

About:

Founded by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) in 1927, Marygrove College is an independent liberal arts college and a Catholic institution of higher learning committed to developing leaders for the new global society. The main campus is situated on 53 wooded acres in northwest Detroit

Undergraduate Stats

  • Total enrollment: 922
  • 58% full-time, 42% part-time
  • 24% male, 76% female
  • 56% African American, 8% Caucasian, 1% Hispanic American, 34% other
  • .1% out-of-state, 99.9% in-state; 50% transfer students, 1% international
  • 16% live on campus
  • Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 73%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

  • 1364 students applied; 419 were accepted
  • Acceptance rate: 31%

Faculty

  • 15:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 56 full-time faculty (61% are PhDs)

Student Organizations

  • 18 organizations and clubs
  • 3 sororities, 4 fraternities

Most Popular Campus Activities

  • Welcome Week, Study Abroad, Spirit Week, International Festival, Angel Tree Community Outreach, Social Justice Film Series, Sports (member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)): men's and women's varsity basketball and cross country, golf, cheer team, women's volleyball

Majors

  • 45 undergraduate programs and 9 graduate programs, with a liberal arts foundation
  • Most popular majors: 21% social work/social sciences; 10% education; 11% business; 5% English; 3% forensic science
  • Degrees Available: Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Certificate, Teacher Certification, Master’s
  • Special Academic Programs: Study abroad, honors program, service learning, dual-degree, pre-professional studies

Academic Calendar

  • Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer semesters

Housing

  • Co-ed residence hall for full-time undergraduate students. Suites are shared only by students of the same sex.

Libraries

  • 1 library, 87,665 bound volumes, 6,786 eBooks, 256 periodicals, 75,956 microforms, 3,823 audiovisuals
  • Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m., plus weekend hours

Wireless Access

  • Wireless available

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

  • In-state and out-of-state, full-time: $16,000 $538 per credit hour
  • Required fees: $310, plus proof of medical insurance
  • Room and board: $3,500
  • Books and supplies: Not available

Financial Aid

  • Forms needed: FAFSA
  • Types of aid available: Scholarships, grants, loans, work-study
  • 85% receive financial aid
  • Average need-based financial aid package: $13,000 per year
  • Call 866-903-3033 or visit www.marygrove.edu for more information

Admissions

  • Deferred admission: Yes
  • Early decision: Yes
  • Average high school GPA: 2.94
  • Average ACT score: 17
  • Application fee: $25.00
  • Documents required: Official high school transcript or GED
  • Materials recommended: Essays, letters of recommendation, awards certificates
  • Materials needed for transfer students: Official transcripts from all institutions attended

Note: Last updated Spring 2010

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