- Marian Court College was a four-year college in Swampscott, Massachusetts. It was a Roman Catholic institution founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, originally as a secretarial college. The college opened in 1964 and closed on June 30, 2015.
School Highlights
Marian Court College served 277 students
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 58%.
School Overview
Marian Court College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Year Founded
1964
Total Faculty
12 staff
102 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
277 students
2,627 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
27:1
# Enrollment Undergraduate
277 students
1,869 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
145 students
885 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
132 students
1,925 students
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
27%
23%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
60%
42%
% Unknown races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
16%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,500
$35,600
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,200
$30,173
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,250
$8,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,875
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
64%
59%
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Marian Court College cost?
Marian Court College's private state tuition is approximately $16,200.
What is the acceptance rate of Marian Court College?
The acceptance rate of Marian Court College is 64%, which is higher than the state average of 59%.
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