Marymount California University is a Catholic, coeducational university in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Based in the liberal arts tradition and inspired by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RHSM), the university awards associate, bachelor's, and graduate degrees. The institution is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
History
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Marymount California University was established in 1968 by the RHSM as Marymount Palos Verdes College. It was split from the original Marymount College in Westwood, Los Angeles; this Marymount later merged with St. Joseph's College and then Loyola University to form Loyola Marymount University. At the time, the college was a two-year institution of higher education. In 1975, responsibility for the College was transferred to a lay board of trustees. In 1986, the college changed its name from Marymount Palos Verdes College to Marymount College. In summer 2011, Marymount opened its Waterfront Campus in downtown San Pedro, Los Angeles. In spring 2013, Marymount changed its name from Marymount College to Marymount California University to reflect “an ongoing transformation of the 45-year-old institution of higher education to a multi-campus institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.†In fall 2013, Marymount opened its Lakeside Campus in the community of Lucerne in rural Lake County, in Northern California.
In February 2018, the university appointed trustee Brian Marcotte its new president. It was not immediately clear why the previous president, Lucas Lamadrid, left the position although the local newspaper Daily Breeze reported "allegations of inappropriate behavior, exorbitant spending and discriminatory conduct."
Campuses
The Oceanview Campus encompasses 26-acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island in Rancho Palos Verdes.
The Waterfront Campus encompasses the first floor of the former Northrop Grumman facility at 222 W. Sixth St., and provides classroom and studio space for upper division students, as well as some office space for faculty and staff.
Residential Community include The Villas located in adjacent San Pedro, a community of fully furnished, two-story townhomes that can accommodate 400 students and staff. In the center of the community is a swimming pool, fitness center, outdoor covered pavillion, beach volleyball court, basketball court and a soon to be completed outdoor kitchen.
Free Shuttle Service is available for all enrolled students, faculty and staff between all of our Southern California campuses, as well as a number of other sites around the community.
Academics
Marymount California University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Marymount California University offers the following undergraduate degree programs:
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Business
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
- Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Marymount California University offers the following graduate degree programs:
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Community Psychology
- Master of Science in Leadership and Global Development
Student Body
- Total Undergraduate Enrollment:1,099
- Female: 54%
- Out of State: 6%
- International: 19%
- Freshman Enrollment: 438
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1
Athletics
Marymount California University teams, nicknamed the Mariners, are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and compete in the California Pacific Conference (CalPac).
Men's and women's sports include cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, baseball, track and women's indoor/beach volleyball.
References
External links
- Official website
- Official athletics website