Marymount University in Arlington welcomed its largest incoming class in the institution’s history last month, setting new enrollment records.
During the admissions cycle for the 2024-25 academic year, Marymount received 23,126 inquiries — an 82 percent increase from the previous year — along with 1,409 campus visits and a record 5,045 applications.
New students arrived Aug. 20 and were greeted on campus by enthusiastic volunteers, including current students, faculty, and staff. Highlights of welcome week included the new student convocation, a longstanding tradition.
“You’re joining Marymount at just the right time,” said Irma Becerra, university president. “You have so much to look forward to, and I’m so happy to have you all on board.”
Marymount’s Class of 2028 includes students from 31 states and territories and 19 countries, including Brazil, China, Ethiopia, Mexico, Mongolia, and Thailand. New students include a Ukrainian refugee, an Afghan resettlement volunteer and a semi-professional soccer player from Peru.
