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Madonna University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 430
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 52%
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in Livonia, Michigan, Madonna University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Madonna University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Madonna University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Madonna University is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Madonna University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

52.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,900

Cost of attendance at Madonna University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,900

Cost of attendance at Madonna University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Madonna University received on average $18,033 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,033
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 105 38% $5,484 $575,845
Other Federal Grant 190 69% $3,906 $742,177
State Grant/Scholarships 140 51% $2,740 $383,635
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 267 97% $13,817 $3,689,132
Total Grant & Scholarships 267 97% $18,033 $4,814,944

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Madonna University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Madonna University students is 64.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.6%.

64.0%

  • asian 66.7% 2 students
  • African American 35.0% 7 students
  • white 71.1% 96 students
  • hispanic 57.1% 4 students
  • International Students 50.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-States Football Association
  • Baseball Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Madonna University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Madonna University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)