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  Marylhurst University
17600 Pacific Hwy - Hwy 43
Marylhurst, OR 970360261
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(503) 636-8141 Ext.
(503) 699-6253 Ext.
(503) 699-6268 Ext.

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate, First-Professional degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
Number of students: 1,249 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$20.00

About this School
Marylhurst University is a private university located in Marylhurst, Oregon 20 minutes south of Portland on the Willamette River. The University's adjunct instructors are comprised of working professionals recognized in their fields – leaders, managers, marketers, entrepreneurs, published writers, accomplished scholars, scientists and artists. Each brings practical, tested experience to the classroom. Marylhurst University was recognized in Best Universities - Master's (Western Region) in US News & World Report's Best Colleges 2005 for the fifth consecutive year. The university offers Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate Degrees to full time students and working professionals looking to finish their degrees. 37 full-time faculty, 342 part-time faculty.
 
History
1859-The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary arrive in Oregon to serve the educational needs of the community. 1893-The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary found Marylhurst as the first liberal arts college to serve the educational needs of Northwest women. The school is originally located in downtown Portland, Oregon, and called St. Mary's Academy and College. 1908-The Sisters purchase 63 acres between Lake Oswego and West Linn. The Sisters name the pastoral land Marylhurst, which means "Mary's Woods." 1930-St. Mary's College is renamed Marylhurst College and moves to its present location. 1931-Marylhurst College receives accreditation from the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools. 1959-Marylhurst College becomes an independent corporation with its own Board of Trustees, separate from the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. 1961-Marylhurst receives an institutional membership in the National Association of Schools of Music. 1968-Construction of Shoen Library and St. Anne's Chapel are completed. 1974-Marylhurst becomes a co-educational institution and the first liberal arts college in the United States to be designated as a college for lifelong learning. 1976-The Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program is established, providing adult students with the ability to earn credit for college-level learning gained through life experience. 1977-Marylhurst receives accreditation from the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools, now known as Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. 1980-The gymnasium and auditorium in the BP John Administration Building becomes The Art Gym, providing a showcase for Northwest artists. 1986-Marylhurst inaugurates the Master of Art Therapy program, the only accredited art therapy program in the Northwest. The program is reviewed and approved by the American Art Therapy Association in 1991, 1996 and 2002. 1990-Marylhurst inaugurates its Master of Business Administration program. A concentration in Interior Design is added to Marylhurst's Art program. In 2002, the University offers a BFA in Interior Design. 1993-Marylhurst University celebrates its 100th year of academic excellence. Marylhurst Online Library is installed (MOLLI). 1994-The Master of Interdisciplinary Studies program is established. Concentrations include Organizational Communication and Spiritual Traditions and Ethics. Gerontology concentration is added in 1998. 1996-Marylhurst pilots its first online course using raw HTML. 1996-US News & World Report's Guide to America's Best Colleges recognizes Marylhurst as the best value in higher education among Western regional colleges and universities. 1998-Marylhurst College becomes Marylhurst University, Clackamas County's first university. The Online Degree Completion program is established, with bachelor's degrees in Management and Organizational Communication available online. Marylhurst was among the first to offer online courses, beginning in 1996. Marylhurst is one of six institutions – and the only institution in the Western United States – recognized by the Council on Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) for best practices in adult learning. A cooperative Doctor of Ministry degree program with San Francisco Theological Seminary is launched. 2000-The Master of Arts in Applied Theology program, a graduate degree in interfaith pastoral and spiritual care, is established. Marylhurst inaugurates the Bachelor of Music Therapy program, the only program in the Northwest accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and approved by the American Music Therapy Association. 2001-Marylhurst University appears in the top tier for the Western Region in the US News & World Report 2001 college rankings. 2002-Marylhurst University appears in Best Universities – Master's (Western Region) in the US News & World Report 2002 college rankings. The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) awards Marylhurst University accreditation of its MBA, BS in Business and BS in Real Estate Studies degree programs. 2003-Marylhurst University is ranked as a "Best Value" in the 2003 US News & World Report college guide. 2004-Marylhurst University is recognized for the fourth consecutive year in US News & World Report's Best Colleges 2004. At the Council for Adult & Experiential Learning's 2004 international conference, Marylhurst University received the Institutional Service Award for "outstanding commitment to the expansion of lifelong learning opportunities and for innovative efforts to improve access and quality in academic programs for adult learners." 2005-Marylhurst University is recognized for the fifth consecutive year in US News & World Report's Best Colleges 2005.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$15,570$14,895$14,220
Out of State$15,570$14,895$14,220
Books and Supplies$1,300$1,200$1,200
On-Campus
Room and board------------
Other Expenses------------
Off Campus
Room and board$8,500$8,000$7,500
Other Expenses$3,350$3,000$2,400
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$3,000$2,625$2,025

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 75% $3,042
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 50% $2,664
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 50% $6,032
Loans to students 63% $4,200
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Real Estate
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Less-than-1-year certificate Real Estate: A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real property. Includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and a...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Organizational Communication
General
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Less-than-1-year certificate Organizational Communication, General: A program that focuses on general communication processes and dynamics within organizations. Includes instruction in the development and maintenance of interpersonal group relations within organizations; decision-making and conf...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Music Pedagogy
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Less-than-1-year certificate Music Pedagogy: A program that prepares individuals to provide musical instruction and tutoring to clients in private and institutional settings. Includes instruction in music theory, music composition, mastery of one or more instruments, familiarity with various mus...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Theology + Theological Studies
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Less-than-2-year certificate Theology + Theological Studies: A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, do...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Music
General
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Less-than-2-year certificate Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Music Theory and Composition
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Less-than-2-year certificate Music Theory and Composition: A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harm...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social chan...

Bachelor degree
Social Sciences
General
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Bachelor degree
Religion + Religious Studies
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Religion + Religious Studies: A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; script...

Bachelor degree
Real Estate
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Real Estate: A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real property. Includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, rea...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the va...

Bachelor degree
Organizational Communication
General
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Organizational Communication, General: A program that focuses on general communication processes and dynamics within organizations. Includes instruction in the development and maintenance of interpersonal group relations within organizations; decision-making and conflict manageme...

Bachelor degree
Music
Other
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Music, Other: Any instructional program in music not listed in the Music, General category.

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Music Therapy + Therapist
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Music Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals, in association with a rehabilitation team or in private practice, to use music in therapeutic relationships to address patients' physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, and social needs. Includes instruction i...

Bachelor degree
Music Performance
General
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Music Performance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.

Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, General category.

Bachelor degree
Interior Design
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Interior Design: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications...

Bachelor degree
Humanities + Humanistic Studies
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Humanities + Humanistic Studies: A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.

Bachelor degree
Gerontology
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Gerontology: A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences.

Bachelor degree
Fine Arts and Art Studies
Other
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other: Any instructional program in fine arts and art studies not listed in the Fine Arts and Art Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Fine + Studio Arts
General
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Fine + Studio Arts, General: A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, ...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organi...

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, account...

Bachelor degree
Anthropology
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Bachelor degree Anthropology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontolog...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Gerontology
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Postbaccalaureate certificate Gerontology: A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences.

Master's degree
Theology + Theological Studies
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Master's degree Theology + Theological Studies: A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apol...

Master's degree
Theological and Ministral Studies
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Master's degree Theological and Ministral Studies: Any instructional program in theological and ministerial studies not listed above, including preparation for religious vocations in faiths other than Christianity and Judaism.

Master's degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Master's degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Master's degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, account...

Master's degree
Art Therapy + Therapist
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Master's degree Art Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals, in consultation with other rehabilitation team members or in private practice, to use drawing and other art media forms to assess, treat, and rehabilitate individuals with mental, emotional, developmental, or physical d...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Art Therapy + Therapist
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University Post-Master's certificate Art Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals, in consultation with other rehabilitation team members or in private practice, to use drawing and other art media forms to assess, treat, and rehabilitate individuals with mental, emotional, developmental, or ...

First-Professional degree
Divinity + Ministry (BD
MDiv)
Marylhurst University

General Description for:
Marylhurst University First-Professional degree Divinity + Ministry (BD, MDiv): A program that prepares individuals for ordination as ministers or priests in any of the Christian religious traditions. Includes instruction in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of...

 
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