Marian University
Indianapolis, IN · Private four-year · City: Large
2,492undergraduates
95%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$23,225average net price per year
61%graduate in 6 years
77%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 3,883
- Admitted
- 3,702
- Admit rate
- 95%
- Admit rate, women
- 95%
- Admit rate, men
- 95%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 17%
- First-year students
- 620
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Considered, not required |
Majors
36 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (2)
- Public Health, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (282 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (5)
- Accounting Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (10 awarded), Bachelor's (42 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (25 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's (38 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (2)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (28 awarded)
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (25 awarded), Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Education (3)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Secondary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Special Education and Teaching, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (10 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Social sciences (2)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (2)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Theology/Theological Studies Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (2)
- Business Analytics Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- International/Globalization Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (2)
- Christian Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (7 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (3)
- Art/Art Studies, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Commercial and Advertising Art Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (1)
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Associate (2 awarded)
Graduate programs (11)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's
- Nurse Anesthetist Doctorate (research)
- Nursing Practice Doctorate (research)
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy Doctorate (professional)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's
- Special Education and Teaching, General Master's
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Master's
- Biomedical Sciences, General Master's
- Organizational Leadership Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Applied Behavior Analysis Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $39,100
- Housing and food on campus
- $13,200
- Books and supplies
- $1,200
- Other on-campus costs
- $4,468
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $57,968
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $57,968
- Total cost living at home
- $43,976
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $24,435 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $20,235 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $22,711 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $25,398 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,074 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 99%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 98%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $29,269
- Got a grant from the college
- 91%
- Average grant from the college
- $25,119
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 23%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 73%
- Average amount borrowed
- $6,479
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 43%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 58%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 61%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 64%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 61%
- Transferred to another college
- 28%
- Came back for year two
- 77%
| Pell grant students | 57% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 51% |
| Neither | 72% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 182 | 67% |
| Men | 156 | 54% |
| Asian | 10 | 70% (small group) |
| Black | 28 | 36% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 50% (small group) |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| White | 258 | 64% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 54% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 7 | 71% (small group) |
| International | 3 | 100% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 309 | 64% | 27% |
| Started here, part-time | 11 | 27% (small group) | 36% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 208 | 62% | 26% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 383 | 48% | 32% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 3,586
- Undergraduates
- 2,492
- Full-time undergraduates
- 2,153
- Part-time undergraduates
- 339
- Graduate students
- 1,094
- Students per faculty member
- 13 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 21%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 20%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 10%
| Women | 61% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 57% |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Race unknown | 3% |
| International | 3% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Large
- Address
- 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46222-1997
- County
- Marion County
- Type
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Athletics
- NAIA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.