Madonna University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Madonna University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Madonna University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Livonia, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,040, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 52%. The university offers 91 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 64%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,900.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
52% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
64% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptNot required or recommended
High school rankConsidered (not required)
Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile890-1140
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
3k
Students enrolled
72%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
65%
Unknown
4%
Black
10%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
Socio-economic diversity
38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
35
Total Online Enrollment
1,758
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.72% online, 28% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
87% On-campus
13% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates5% online
Associate11% online
Bachelor's12% online
Graduate Certificate22% online
Master's24% online
Doctorate25% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
69%
State Grant Aid
51%
Institution Grant Aid
97%
Pell Grant
38%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debtafter graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 8 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 9 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 10 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 11 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 12 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 13 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 14 | History | |||
| 15 | History. | |||
| 16 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 17 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 18 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 19 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 20 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 21 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 22 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 23 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 24 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 25 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 26 | Psychology. | |||
| 27 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 28 | Science Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 29 | Security And Protective Services. | |||
| 30 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 31 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 32 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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