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Marian University

Marian University is a medium, private institution located in Indianapolis, in. Founded in 1851, Marian University offers undergraduate degrees in 54 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,347 undergraduates
cost $37,600 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Marian University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 93.8%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Marian University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Medicine
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Special Education and Teaching

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $37,600
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,000
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,771
Cost of attendance* $54,571
Average financial aid package $29,907
Estimated cost $24,664 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,600
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,000
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,771
Cost of attendance* $54,571
Average financial aid package $29,907
Estimated cost $24,664 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Marian University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,347, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

3,701

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
42%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
34%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Marian University, students love their Student Government Association. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997
phone 317-955-6300
address www.marian.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Student nurses association

Knights for life

Sigma zeta

Sophia club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Marian University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Marian University?

Marian University is located in Indianapolis, in.

What is the acceptance rate at Marian University? 

The acceptance rate for Marian University is 94%.

What’s the average GPA for Marian University?

The average high school GPA for Marian University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Marian University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Marian University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $218,284.

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