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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi OP. I work at MU so I can help answer some of your questions.

It's a pretty and small campus split between the main campus off of Glebe road and the Ballston campus. Professors are excellent, involved, know student's names, and are accessible. Some of the academic programs are stronger than others. What does your child want to pursue or study? MU is technically a liberal arts school, but a rising start in technology and business.

The dorms are pretty nice, that is true. I can see why it's a draw. There is a new residency requirement so lots of (traditional age) students live on campus. The PPs comments about catering mostly to night students and older adults is not really applicable anymore, but the university is welcoming to non traditional students. I think your kid will absolutely find their group and feel like they are in the majority in terms of life-phase.

It's a very diverse community. Catholic, but I don't really run into any religious aspects in my day to day. That said, those who are into campus ministry and faith-based groups will have lots of options (for any faith).

In terms of getting value for your money it's very affordable once you factor in aid, especially for good students. The honors program is excellent. Generally I see dedicated, motivated students get excellent internships and graduate on time and do very well. Like most small liberal arts universities. Again, this may vary a bit based on what your kid is majoring in.

I would encourage your kid to follow these Instagram accounts:
@marymountu for the larger university
@marymountace for a taste of campus events
and the accounts for the programs they are interested in to get a sense of community

If my kid was ivy-bound I wouldn't be attracted to a Marymount or a Salisbury or a Christopher Newport. But for the average kid who cares about their education and wants a smaller community they can thrive in with lots of the advantages of DC, it's a good option. [/quote]

Thank you for the biased view, MU Admissions/PR team/IRMA[/quote]

I'm actually faculty, and probably biased because I like my job. You got me![/quote]

I'm siding with the PP - you may like your job, but MU is in dire straits. SCHEV data shows a yield rate below 15%. Undergraduate enrollment is the lowest it's been since they started tracking (2004). There are mass departures from the tenured professor ranks and staff. Plenty of material budget issues and the administration decided to implement a 4-year requirement to live on campus, which is unheard of for a commuter school. Can you imagine if GMU did that? I would never send my children there. GMU or or NOVA gets you more for less. [/quote]

I mean, this sounds scary but much of it is the story of just about every school right now. The on campus thing is a draw for some, maybe not others. [/quote]

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