Marian 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	501
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	76%
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, Marian 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.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that Marian University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Marian 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 12-to-1, Marian University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Marian University is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Wisconsin is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Marian University do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,130

Cost of attendance at Marian University in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

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

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,130

Cost of attendance at Marian 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.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Marian University received on average $17,807 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.

$17,807

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	113	42%	$4,359	$492,623
Other Federal Grant	168	62%	$3,072	$516,148
State Grant/Scholarships	95	35%	$3,610	$342,955
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	263	98%	$14,811	$3,895,340
Total Grant & Scholarships	267	99%	$17,807	$4,754,443

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Marian 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 Marian University students is 55.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

55.8%

asian 66.7% 2 students
African American 12.5% 3 students
white 62.7% 138 students
hispanic 36.4% 8 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Marian 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

Marian University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

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)

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