Marian University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,233
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	73%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, 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.

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

Marian University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 74%, respectively.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,600

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

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

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,600

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.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Marian University received on average $28,235 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.

$28,235

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	194	42%	$4,815	$934,161
Other Federal Grant	265	58%	$4,312	$1,142,720
State Grant/Scholarships	205	45%	$7,782	$1,595,230
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	440	96%	$23,104	$10,165,614
Total Grant & Scholarships	457	99%	$28,235	$12,903,564

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 64.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.4%.

64.5%

asian 75.0% 3 students
African American 72.2% 13 students
white 65.4% 157 students
unknown 100.0% 5 students
hispanic 57.7% 15 students
International Students 50.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-States Football Association
Baseball Crossroads League
Basketball Crossroads League
Track and Cross Country Crossroads League

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

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
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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