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Respiratory Therapy (RRT to BSRT)

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    42,818USD
  • Start date
    Feb, Sep
  • QS Ranking
    Not QS Ranked

Program overview

What Marywood University says about their program:

Respiratory Therapy (RRT to BSRT) is an undergraduate program at Marywood University. Elevate your respiratory therapy career with Marywood University.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • “B” average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work
  • Two to three letters of recommendation
  • Résumé

English proficiency

  • English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Marywood may waive the English proficiency test requirement if you meet an approved alternative, such as:

  • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing of 500 or higher,
  • ACT English plus Reading of 37 or higher, completion of a recognized bridge or ESL program, or
  • Previous education in the US or another eligible English-speaking country. International admissions requirements

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions, sent directly by the issuing school or college
  • Certified English translations for all non-English transcripts
  • Copy of passport identification page

Essays and statements

  • Optional essay of at least 250 words about your story, experiences, personal growth, interests, accomplishments, or challenges

Recommendations

  • One letter of recommendation (optional), submitted directly by the recommender

Tests and examinations

  • Official English proficiency test score taken within the last two years
  • Minimum TOEFL score

    71

  • Minimum IELTS band score

    5.5

  • Minimum PTE Academic score

    48

  • Minimum Duolingo score

    90

How to apply

2 routes available:

Scholarships at Marywood University

  • Deans' Scholarship

    Official page

    Marywood University lists the Deans' Scholarship as a university-funded academic scholarship worth $22,000. The award is made at acceptance and is renewable for up to eight undergraduate semesters when the required GPA is maintained. Marywood's international admissions page confirms that outstanding international undergraduate students are automatically considered for merit-based partial scholarships; no separate scholarship application is required.

  • Founder's Scholarship

    Official page

    Marywood University lists the Founder's Scholarship as a university-funded academic scholarship worth $24,000. The award is made at acceptance and is renewable for up to eight undergraduate semesters when the required GPA is maintained. Marywood's international admissions page confirms that outstanding international undergraduate students are automatically considered for merit-based partial scholarships; no separate scholarship application is required.

  • Opportunity Award

    Official page

    Marywood University lists the Opportunity Award as a university-funded academic scholarship worth $19,000. The award is made at acceptance and is renewable for up to eight undergraduate semesters when the required GPA is maintained. Marywood's international admissions page confirms that outstanding international undergraduate students are automatically considered for merit-based partial scholarships; no separate scholarship application is required.

  • President's Scholarship

    Official page

    Marywood University lists the President's Scholarship as a university-funded academic scholarship worth $26,000. The award is made at acceptance and is renewable for up to eight undergraduate semesters when the required GPA is maintained. Marywood's international admissions page confirms that outstanding international undergraduate students are automatically considered for merit-based partial scholarships; no separate scholarship application is required.

  • Success Award

    Official page

    Marywood University lists the Success Award as a university-funded academic scholarship worth $21,000. The award is made at acceptance and is renewable for up to eight undergraduate semesters when the required GPA is maintained. Marywood's international admissions page confirms that outstanding international undergraduate students are automatically considered for merit-based partial scholarships; no separate scholarship application is required.

  • Trustees' Scholarship

    Official page

    Marywood University lists the Trustees' Scholarship as a university-funded academic scholarship worth $25,000. The award is made at acceptance and is renewable for up to eight undergraduate semesters when the required GPA is maintained. Marywood's international admissions page confirms that outstanding international undergraduate students are automatically considered for merit-based partial scholarships; no separate scholarship application is required.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

The 2026–27 full-time undergraduate tuition is $42,818 per year. Additional costs may apply for general fees, accommodation, meals, health insurance, and program-specific expenses such as aviation, architecture, nursing, computer science, or laboratory fees.

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What is the cost of living near Marywood University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$650
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$670
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$114
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$25
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$40
Monthly public transport pass$60
Monthly grocery basket$308
Books and study supplies (monthly)$108
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$11
Gym membership$33

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced), coltsbus.com (Official statistics), expatica.com (Crowdsourced) and marywood.edu (University published).

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