Marywood University Reviews

"This MSW program has gone so downhill over the years. Started before pandemic and it has been issue after issue after issue since beginning in 2019. From instructors to administrators to full time faculty in this MSW program. Admitted me in 2019 and immediately closed my satellite campus 2 months after beginning. The school did not offer any compromises or support. If you are not looking at main campus, do not attend this program or school for any graduate degree. Satellite students are not integrated or supported. Marywood hardly offers any online classes at all, unrelated to COVID-19. When the pandemic begin, they changed all online systems and did not train instructors. The registration system hardly works a year later and most register still on paper. The MSW program is a huge mess with 2 different directors over the last 2 years. The field department is mismanaged, including the director of field just plain ignoring students about placements and other faculty in the department not completing paperwork or returning emails. You are on your own with your field placement. Classes are SO subpar, and I have not learned anything new. Many classes feel like repeated information, including even repeated assignments. This department is so mismanaged and consistently has failed to support me as a graduate student and social worker. It's a shame because some of the instructors really care and embody social work. The university itself is somewhat better but their financial aid office is much worse than the state school I attended for undergrad. AVOID IF YOU WANT AN MSW. This program has fallen from grace and no longer matches its reputation.Read Less"

"If you went to a rigorous undergraduate university, you may feel unchallenged in the PsyD program, with mostly multiple choice exams, and little narrative feedback. Busy work at times. Massive turnover, and professors with tenure are often lazy and prejudicial. The department chair has changed so many times in the past 5 years I cant even keep count. It lacks course offerings that prepare you for the most common clinical issues you will face (drug and alcohol), and the curriculum is solely centered on what the faculty like, rather than what would be beneficial to students. The program lost its charm years ago, and the university is dwindling so the PsyD program remains as their money-making machine. Do NOT go into debt for this program. Go to a shorter program elsewhere, or do anything else. There are a lot of regrets from a lot of people who went there. Do not be deceived by the statistics they post either- they are false and have lower Internship acceptance rates and program completion rates than they care to admit. Sure, Im glad I met some friends there, but other than that, I wish I hadnt gone into debt for such low quality education.Read Less"

"Undergraduate studies here were pretty solid but graduate was a joke. I would not recommend for anything above a bachelor's degree."

" The Masters MFA in Illustration program at Marywood University provides excellent opportunities to tour different cities in the US where students meet publishers, designers, illustrators, Creative/Artistic Directors, and their teams. This inside information is crucial to furthering our careers and individual work and many connections have been developed through these experiences. Additionally, the assignments completed in-between study tours and on-campus classes are challenging to both the design- and illustration-track students. They promote design thinking, out-of-the-box solutions, and creativity. The critiques are thorough and the peer and professional feedback are valuable.Read Less"

"I first graduated from Marywood University in 2011 with my BA in Political Science/Law. After starting graduate school at a different institution, I didn't feel at home and soon returned to my alma mater to complete my MBA. Marywood is a place that welcomes you with open arms! The small class sizes allow for 1-on-1 attention that is crucial in a higher education atmosphere. At Marywood, you're never just a number. Faculty get to know you by name, so you're able to develop an excellent rapport with your teachers. Also, the professional staff are top notch and are always there to help. They recognize that college, even grad school, can be a tide of good waves and bad ones. Faculty and staff are there to help you navigate the sea of college and arrive at your final destination- graduation! I enjoyed my time at Marywood so much that I have decided to enroll once more and am now completing my PhD degree! Marywood has opened so many doors for me and it will certainly do the same for you!Read Less"

"While the college was beautiful, there was not a great internship program or job placement program which would have helped. Great professor student ratios"

"I love Marywood. They truly have bent over backwards to help me to successfully complete my Masters, as well as my Bachelor's in 2012. I've had every obstacle imaginable being a non-traditional student. FT mother of 3 in her 30's. Daycare, unplanned 3rd pregnancy, lost of income and transportation, and reached limits on loan aids. Every department in that school was so easy to talk to and accomadating that it saddens me now that I am finished. Graduate school was so very difficult for me. I didn't have the GPA needed so I had to add another year on, but I finally did it and am DONE as of 3 weeks ago:) Choose this school and you won't regret it. But you might end up crying at the end like me of having to leave these wonderful people behind that I've created some very close bonds with.Read Less"

"Marywood University gave me the skills and experience necessary for me to be successful in my field of practice. Practicum and internship are extremely important as well as having the background knowledge as my foundation. The professors at this university truly cared about my success and struggles and worked with me so that I could earn my masters. Marywood University's alumni strive for success and excel in professionalism. As we say "Lead on", Marywood University will give you the opportunity to make a significant and meaning impact in the lives of others. The atmosphere at this private university is also breath taking and there is a sense of peace to this environment, not to mention the architecture of this breath taking University. I strongly encourage any one who has an interest to visit the campus. Marywood also is generous with their financial assistance.Read Less"

"The graduate program is not as challenging as my undergraduate program - or perhaps I was just very well prepared. I feel as though I am getting and adequate education. However, the school is not accommodating to full time working professionals, although they advertise that they do accommodate such schedules. I do like the size of the campus and the location, as it is close to home. However, given what I know now about the program, I am not sure I would have made the same academic decisions."

"Small, commuter heavy school with excellent teachers and skewed sense of student body necessities."

"My time in college was awesome. I made some great friends and learned a lot. The university was smaller than most, which made for an intimate and home-like experience."

"Faculty are very accessible to students and are greatly involved in helping their students be successful."

"I really enjoy my graduate program. The other students are really helpful and the professors are great."

"The higher education program at Marywood includes intelligent faculty who desire only the best outcome for their students. One thing that I would change, however, are the number of courses that are offered. With courses being offered sparingly and some offered only every other semester, it makes it somewhat difficult to plan your graduation. However, I enjoyed my time at the college immensely and would suggest anyone to attend. The staff are great and each of them use their own unique teaching methods to really make students understand and appreaciate various aspects of Higher Education. They each value professional development experiences and encourage students to attend conferences and such.Read Less"

"The Higher Education Administration program at Marywood University allowed me to earn my degree with a case load of full-time courses while also keeping my job status as a full-time special education teacher."

"Pros: At Marywood University I got one of the best life experiences. It's strong academic focus, excellent staff and faculty members, rich and diverse atmosphere are few of many good qualities I have experienced. The program really thoroughly helped me sharpen my research and analytical skills. Cons: Really, there are not many cons that come to my mind. I would like to have more resources to connect international students with practical trainings related to their fields."

"The academic program is very good and the teachers are very good. The clinical preparation is very good as well. On the downside, the financial aid, technology and student health offices are unhelpful and unresponsive. The technology for printing is outdated and the fees are high for everything on top of an expensive, private school tuition."

"The Physician Assistant program faculty are extremely helpful and truly want every student to succeed. I highly recommend this program. The faculty consists of a wide array of healthcare professionals which immerses students in a diverse pool of knowledge. The physician assistant building on Marywood University's campus was recently renovated. The classroom is very comfortable and a learner-friendly environment. The skills lab is huge and allows every student a space to practice clinical applications. Also, students take a few courses at the local medical college and that was a first-rate experience. The only negative aspect of Marywood is the lack of communication by the financial aid department.Read Less"

"I wish there was more involvement with students on preparing them for careers after graduate school. I would've appreciated more attention or interest from professors in my major as well. I felt like my best mentors were very much outside my major (i.e.: I was a painting student, yet my best mentors were in the ceramics, illustration, and art history department). The environment is nurturing amongst the cohort itself, but the faculty involvement, at least in the painting program is rather minimal. I would have liked for painting professors to take a more active interest in the grad students, having more one on ones and conversations outside of just studio hours. My favorite thing about Marywood is that the art building was accessible to art students 24/7 via their id cards. The grad painting students also got individual studios accessible only by key, which each student held.Read Less"

"Marywood University is an outstanding school. Overall, the University is very supportive and works with you when you have a problem. For me the workload was overwhelming, but I realized that that was my own personal choice and the school is working with me. The campus is beautiful and safe. I am in the Masters Program and it is quite expensive, which I did receive enough financial aid to cover the costs, plus I also received two scholarships from the University. The education and experience is worth the money.Read Less"