Marian University
Marian University is a private Roman Catholic university in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1851 by the Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg, Indiana, the college moved to Indianapolis in 1937. Marian was known as Marian College from 1936 until 2009. As of 2017, enrollment included 2,431 undergraduate students, 1,164 graduate students, and 650 doctoral students. Marian University athletes have won national championships in several sports.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average net price: $24,018
- Undergraduate enrollment: 3,356
- Graduation rate (150%): 67%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 62%
- Student to faculty ratio: 13:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $58,759
- Median earnings (8 years): $56,234
- Median earnings (6 years): $55,704
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Indianapolis, IN
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Marian University include Nursing, Business Administration and Management, Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
- Nursing (282 bachelor's) · median earnings $81,706 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Business Administration and Management (42 bachelor's) · median earnings $66,959 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,500
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (38 bachelor's) · median earnings $66,491 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Biology (28 bachelor's) · median earnings $54,648 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,158
- Marketing (25 bachelor's) · median earnings $61,951 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Psychology (16 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,635 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,625
- Elementary Education and Teaching (14 bachelor's) · median earnings $50,399 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Public Health (14 bachelor's) · median earnings $81,706 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Finance (12 bachelor's) · median earnings $77,771 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,500
- Social Work (10 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 16%, Engineering 1%, Computer Science 0%, Health 69%, Biological Sciences 10%, Psychology 3%, Communication 1%.
Award levels offered: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
- In-state tuition and fees: $40,664
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $40,664
- Books and supplies: $1,200
- On-campus room and board: $13,850
- Off-campus room and board: $10,031
- Off-campus with family: $3,780
- Typical cost of attendance: $55,714
- Sticker vs net gap: 57%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 29%
- Federal loan recipients: 66%
- Average institutional grant: $27,135
- Average federal loan: $7,028
Admissions
Marian University admits 95% of applicants. Of students admitted, 16% enrolled.
- Applications: 3,745
- Admitted: 3,575
- Enrolled: 559
- Yield (first-choice signal): 16%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 3,356
- Women: 65%
- Commuter share (estimated): 62%
- Part-time undergraduates: 7%
- Age 25 and older: 21%
- Graduate students: 518
- Graduation rate: 67%
- Come back after freshman year: 76%
- First-generation: 29%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 15%
- Student to faculty: 13:1
- Professor salary: $80,185
- Associate professor salary: $74,552
- Assistant professor salary: $66,834
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,276
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Marian University acceptance rate? Marian University admits 95% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
What majors does Marian University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Business Administration and Management, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Biology, Marketing.
What is the average salary after Marian University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $58,759 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Marian University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 62% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 67%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Marian University official site: https://marian.edu.