Marymount University in Arlington debuted on the list of “Best National Universities” in the latest edition of the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings, a reclassification from its previous listing as a ‘Regional University of the South.’
This is the first time Marymount has appeared alongside top universities that offer a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs while also emphasizing faculty research and the awarding of professional practice doctorates.
“This is incredible news for the entire Marymount University community, and is a culmination of several years of dedicated efforts from our faculty and staff to enhance this institution and make the jump from good to great,” said Irma Becerra, Marymount president.
Along with transitioning to the “Best National Universities” category, Marymount was acknowledged for its diverse campus community, global perspective and the strength of its nursing program. The university was listed at No. 23 nationally in the U.S. News & World Report’s “Campus Ethnic Diversity” ranking, which identifies institutions where students are most likely to encounter undergraduate students from racial or ethnic groups different from their own.
In the “Schools with the Most International Students” category, which ranks institutions by the percentage of international students in their undergraduate enrollment, Marymount placed at No. 20 nationally, with 14 percent of its undergraduate students coming from abroad. Marymount’s international students come from all over the world, with its three largest international markets Saudi Arabia, El Salvador and Ethiopia. Its reach in Central America is particularly strong, with large numbers of students from Guatemala and Honduras also attending Marymount.
