Location and Contact Information
Marylhurst University is 10 miles south of Portland, Oregon, on Highway 43, between Lake Oswego and West Linn.

17600 Pacific Highway (Hwy. 43)
P.O. Box 261
Marylhurst, OR 97036-0261
503.636.8141
800.634.9982

Accreditation
Marylhurst University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. We also have received specialized accreditation and approvals from many organizations.

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Awards

The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning has cited Marylhurst as a national leader in serving adult students. We received CAEL's 2004 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."

Officers

Judith Johansen, JD, President
David Plotkin, Ph.D., Provost
Michael Lammers, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Facilities and Finance
Lynn E. Andrews, Vice President for University Advancement
Ethan Benatan, Ph.D., Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Information Technology
Rick Ganz, SJ, Vice President for Community Relations
Celina Ratliff, Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational Excellence
Joan Saalfeld, SNJM, Ph.D., Vice President for Mission Integration
Beth Woodward, Vice President for Enrollment Management

Board of Trustees

The Marylhurst University Board of Trustees includes prominent members of the regional community and is chaired by Ruth A. Beyer of Stoel Rives LLP. Trustees are Marylhurst alumni, corporate executives, educators and civic leaders. The board represents a variety of industries, including financial services, retail, health services, public utilities and university education. Each member brings a unique perspective and high caliber of leadership.

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Faculty

Marylhurst University has 58 full-time and 449 part-time faculty. All are working professionals recognized in their fields. Each brings practical, tested experience to the classroom.

Student Body

Undergraduate students: 817
Graduate students: 795
Total: 1,612

Men 35%
Women 65%

96% are on a degree-seeking track
4% are enrolled for professional development and/or personal growth

Ethnic background

White 72%
Ethnic minority 24%
International/non-residents 6%
Race/ethnicity unknown/not reported 4%

Marylhurst's international students represent 13 countries. The countries most represented are Canada, Japan, Thailand, Mexico and Taiwan.

Figures from Marylhurst University Fact Book/IPEDS Winter Report, January 2013

Alumni

There are more than 9,000 Marylhurst University alumni, spanning the graduating classes of 1927 through today.

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's degrees
Art
Business and Leadership
Business Management * BS
Business Management * BAS
Communication
Cultural Studies
English Literature and Writing
English Literature and New Media *
Human Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
Media and Film Studies
Music
Music Composition
Music Therapy
Organizational and Strategic Communications
Psychology
Real Estate Studies *
Religious Studies
Science
Social Sciences
Sustainable Business *

Graduate degrees
Master of Arts in Art Therapy Counseling
Master of Business Administration *
Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management
Master of Business Administration in Real Estate *
Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Business *
Master of Education
Master of Science in Food Systems & Society *
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Arts in Applied Theology
Master of Divinity

Professional certificates
Art Therapy (graduate)
Business and Management
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Counseling (graduate)
Gerontology (undergraduate or graduate)
Government Policy and Administration *
Green Development *
Human Resources
Natural and Organic Resources *
Pastoral Care (graduate)
Public Relations *
Renewable Energy *
Theological Studies (graduate)
Training and Development

* These programs are offered online

Campus Life and Culture

The university hosts an array of musical, literary and other cultural events in St. Anne's Chapel, Wiegand Lecture & Recital Hall, Flavia Salon and Clark Commons. The Lajos Balogh Performance Shell is a wonderful venue for outdoor theatrical and musical performances. The Marylhurst Bookstore also offers an inviting meeting space that hosts small events. The Art Gym, recipient of the 2005 Governor's Arts Award, is a showcase for Pacific Northwest artists. More than a dozen student organizations operate on campus.

Library

Shoen Library is a center for learning and scholarship for Marylhurst students as well as the surrounding community. With a comprehensive collection of books, e-books, periodicals, e-journals, CDs, DVDs, streaming video and audio, electronic research databases, computer labs and quiet space for study and reflection, Shoen Library is a favorite destination for students. Open seven days a week, Shoen Library houses meeting rooms, an art gallery, the Writing Center, the Math Resource Center, ESL tutoring and the ITS Help Desk.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition 2013-14
(Effective Summer Term 2013)
Undergraduate: $437 per quarter credit
Graduate: $578 per quarter credit

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Financial aid 2011-12
The average aid for a full-time undergraduate student for 2011-12 was $10,214 (may include grants, scholarships, loans and work awards).

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