Perfect pass rate for 2024 nursing cohort

Marywood University’s nursing program was recently notified that its 2024 graduating class achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX Exam. The NCLEX is the world’s premier licensure exam and uses computerized adaptive testing (CAT) technology to deliver the exam, ensuring a valid and reliable measurement of nursing competence.

This is the second consecutive year that Marywood nursing graduates have achieved a perfect pass rate within one year of graduation. Marywood University further expanded its deep commitment to health sciences, including nursing, when it opened the Pascucci Family Health Sciences Pavilion in June.

For additional information about Marywood University’s nursing degree programs, please visit marywood.edu/health.

Marywood earns impressive placements in Niche College Rankings

Marywood University has earned impressive placements both nationally and statewide in the 2025 Niche College Rankings. 

Niche, the leading platform connecting students and families with colleges and schools, used updated data for 4,048 colleges nationwide, featuring updated methodology to better evaluate economic mobility and to reflect the declining importance of standardized test scores.

In comparison with thousands of institutions nationwide and hundreds of institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania, Marywood garnered a host of notable placements, including:

Best Colleges for Architecture in America (#40)
Best Colleges for Education in Pennsylvania (#15)
Best Catholic Colleges in America (#51) and in Pennsylvania (#5)
Top Private Universities in Pennsylvania (#19)
Best Small Colleges in America (#186) and Pennsylvania (#10)

In the statewide category for Best Small Colleges, Marywood University is the highest-ranking local institution on the list. Additionally, Marywood earned high marks for Best College Dorms in Pennsylvania (#15), Best College Locations in Pennsylvania (#20), Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania (#22), Best Colleges in Pennsylvania (#23), and Safest College Campuses in Pennsylvania (#26), among positive placements in many other categories.

Niche combines data from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education with user input — reviews and ratings from current students, alumni, and parents — in a thorough analysis of factors including academics, athletics, food and campus life, to name a few. With rich data, tools, and comprehensive profiles and reviews on every college in America, Niche aims to empower students and their families as they embark on the college search process.

To view Marywood University’s complete list of rankings, go to niche.com/colleges/marywood-university/rankings. 

Marywood transfer dates announced

Marywood University has set several dates during fall and winter for its Transfer Tuesdays program. These events are for current or former college students, at all stages of their college journey, who are considering transferring to Marywood University. 

There are three in-person and one virtual option available, with appointments occurring every half hour during the designated time frames, including:

In-Person Dates are: November 12, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; December 17, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and January 7, 1-5:30 p.m. The Virtual Date is December 3, 4-5:30 p.m.

At Marywood’s Transfer Tuesdays, students can meet with an admissions counselor, discuss financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and review credits for transfer eligibility. Optional tours are offered at select times. Marywood University’s spring semester begins on Monday, January 13.

For information about transferring to Marywood, or to register for the Transfer Tuesdays program, please visit marywood.edu/transfer or call Marywood University’s Office of University Admissions, at (570) 348-6234 or email YourFuture@marywood.edu.