30800 Palos Verdes Drive East
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-6299

Found in 1932, Marymount College is a private two-year institution of higher learning that aims to prepare its students with the education and credentials they need to transfer into a bachelor's degree program at a traditional four-year college or university. In fact, over 90 percent of this college's graduates have gone on to transfer to a four-year school.

In order to make this possible, Marymount College allows students to choose from over 30 different associate degree programs. Some of the disciplines covered by this California Community College's programs are: history, computer science, American Sign Language, economics, anthropology, physical education, religious studies, political science, sociology, theatre arts, and music. During their time at the Marymount College, students will enjoy an average class size of 17, and a student-faculty ratio of 16 to one.

Marymount College also provides students with the option to reside near campus in student housing. Serving as home to over 400 students, these residences are only a short drive away from campus. The Palos Verdes North residence, features a basketball court, volleyball court, laundry facilities, computer facilities, and townhouses in which students live. The Pacific View residence, meanwhile, offers students a chance at apartment-style living.

Quick Facts:

Marymount College has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Students of this California community college participate in the following intramural and club athletics: basketball, broomball, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

Marymount College students participate in extracurricular organizations like: Amnesty International, Black Student Union (BSU), Fine Arts League, Gay/Straight Alliance, Hawaii Club, Latinos Unidos, Marymount Opportunities for Volunteer Experiences (MOVE), and Surfing Club.

For busy adults, this California Community College offers weekend college, and evening degree programs. Summer enrichment courses are also offered to students in elementary, junior high, and high schools.

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