School Overview
Marian University, previously known as the Marian College of Fond du Lac, is a private undergraduate liberal arts college that is owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Church. The university is supported by the Congregation of Sisters of Saint Agnes (a Roman Catholic instituted for women who founded the institution in 1936.)
Marian is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor of Art (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) and Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) Marian also offers several graduate degrees, including the Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and a few different Ph.D. programs.
Fields of study at Marian include fine arts, visual arts, biology, business (various specialties), communications, information technology, education, Spanish, history, math, psychology, sport/fitness administration and social sciences.
Marian University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (317) 955-6000 |
| Website: | www.marian.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.marian.edu/apply-now |
| Address: | 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997 |
| Setting: | Rural: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,165 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 52% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,740 (87% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $31,500 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $31,500 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $22,720 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Marian University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Marian University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 4 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Education | 5 | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 36 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Marian University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Marian University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $31,500 |
| Out-of-state | $31,500 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $19,300 |
| Out-of-state | $19,300 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 303 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 303 | 100% | $22,720 |
| Student loan aid | 232 | 76% | $7,029 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,424 | 68% | $19,722 |
| Federal student loans | 1,460 | 70% | $7,323 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Marian University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Marian University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,187 | 951 | 1,236 | Percent admitted | 100% | 60% | 59% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 18% | 20% | 17% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Marian University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 3,165 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,147 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,018 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Marian University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
- Osteopathic Medicine (OSTEO) - Programs leading to the D.O. degree
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
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