First-Year Applicants
At Marymount, a first-year student is defined as a first-time college student. Most first-year students enroll at the university directly out of high school. Current high school students who have completed dual-enrollment coursework through a two- or four-year college or university will be considered a first-year applicant upon their graduation from high school.
General Admission Requirements
For consideration of an acceptance decision, it is recommended that first-year applicants have obtained a minimum high school unweighted cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
The following minimum high school courses are recommended:
| English |
4 units |
| Foreign Language |
2 units |
| Mathematics |
3 units |
| Science |
2 units* |
| Social Sciences |
3 units |
*It is strongly recommended that applicants to the Malek School of Nursing Professions and select (Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Professional) School of Health Sciences specializations have completed high school biology and chemistry.
All applicants must submit the following items to be considered for admission:
- a completed admissions application;
- evidence of graduation or expected graduation from an accredited high school (Marymount will also consider on a case-by-case basis students who have participated in an approved home-school program or students who have completed their GED);
- a high school transcript showing academic performance and a minimum of 15 high school credits in preparatory courses (or GED completion documentation).
Applicants described below must submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) recommended scores of 980 SAT or 18 ACT:
- applicants who are homeschooled;
- applicants who attend unaccredited high schools or institutions; and
- applicants who attend high schools or institutions that do not provide letter or numerical grades.
In reviewing an applicant’s high school record, the Office of Admissions is more concerned with the quality of preparation than with the numerical distribution of courses. The Office of Admissions also takes into consideration the educational objectives and specific needs of the particular applicant.
Students entering Marymount with college-level coursework or work experience may be eligible for credit. See Other Credit-Acquisition Opportunities for further information.